- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
About Michelle
Michelle Madison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, and supports people working through depression and life purpose questions. Michelle works in English and does not take international clients.
Michelle frames sessions around real-life problems and practical skills. She helps people reduce panic and manage social anxiety, and she addresses attachment issues, communication problems, and control struggles. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and feelings of isolation or shame.
Conversations tend to be straightforward and action-oriented. Michelle helps clients notice patterns, try specific strategies, and practice new ways of relating. She talks through communication skills, boundaries, and tools for handling intense emotion.
She places emphasis on day-to-day coping rather than abstract theory. Clients work on things like reducing panic attacks, improving mood, and rebuilding trust after conflict. Michelle also helps people consider questions of life purpose and direction when major changes make the future feel uncertain.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and teach skills. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
Therapeutic methods and how online sessions work
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and patterns. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral style work, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach addresses attachment and relationship patterns by examining how past interactions shape present reactions and teaching clearer communication and boundaries.Finding the right approach is something the therapist figures out together with the client. Michelle emphasizes a collaborative process where goals, preferences, and practical needs guide the choice of techniques. She will adjust methods over time based on what helps the person make steady changes.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. They also allow work on communication skills, panic management, and parenting strategies in a way that connects to everyday life without promising a particular session format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus depression and life purpose questions.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical skills to change patterns and manage emotion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of mood and relationship concerns.
Where is her practice located and what is her credential?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.