- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and trauma
- LGBT support
About Michelle
Michelle Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and those questioning their life purpose. She also provides support for people in the LGBT community and for those dealing with midlife changes or caregiving responsibilities.
Michelle focuses on direct, practical conversations. She listens for what feels most urgent and helps identify manageable next steps. Sessions often look at communication patterns, coping strategies for panic and anxiety, and ways to carry grief without being overwhelmed.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and the effects of discrimination. She has experience supporting first responders, immigrants, and people who have experience with adoption and foster care. This informs how she approaches safety, trust, and practical supports in therapy.
Michelle uses trauma-informed and person-centered ways of working. That means attention to how past harm shows up now, and focus on the client's goals and values. She also addresses issues common in later life such as hospice and end-of-life concerns and aging-related stress.
People who choose Michelle can expect steady, plainspoken guidance rather than quick fixes. She helps clients explore control issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about meaning after major life changes. The work is paced to the person's needs and capacity.
Approaches used and how online sessions fit
Michelle describes her work as grounded in trauma-informed care. Trauma-informed approaches focus on understanding how past harm affects current thoughts, feelings, and behavior. This can help people managing panic, posttraumatic stress, or reactions after abuse or violence.She also uses person-centered methods that prioritize the client's goals and values. Person-centered work involves listening closely, reflecting what matters, and adjusting the pace to the client's comfort. This approach is often helpful for people sorting out life purpose, midlife questions, or caregiving strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration might mean trying different ways of working and checking in about what helps most over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone connect from a quieter location without needing to be on camera for the entire session. Ask about format choices when scheduling to match sessions to everyday life and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and people questioning life purpose. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, and end-of-life concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is trauma-informed and person-centered, focusing on what matters to the client now. Sessions identify practical steps, communication patterns, and coping strategies to reduce overwhelm.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working in clinical settings with adults across a range of concerns. That history includes work with first responders, immigrants, and people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Missouri. Her practice is based in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.