- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Life transitions
About Michelle
Michelle Velez is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Michelle also focuses on areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and recovery from substance use.
She prefers clear, straightforward conversations about what feels stuck and what needs attention. Sessions often include practical steps to reduce day-to-day stress and improve communication. Michelle pays attention to how past relationships affect current patterns and helps people notice repeated reactions.
Her work includes supporting people through separation, divorce, caregiver stress, and workplace struggles. She also addresses personality-related concerns such as avoidant, dependent, and antisocial patterns when they affect life functioning. When substance use is part of the picture, she integrates that into the overall plan.
Michelle describes her approach as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She combines direct problem-solving with attention to emotions and relationship patterns. Expect a mix of skill-building, discussion of personal history, and realistic practice between sessions.
People who come to Michelle are often looking for help finding direction after a change, repairing communication, or reducing persistent anxiety and low mood. To begin, readers should follow the site's process for matching and scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on current problems and relationship patterns. One common approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood; it involves clear steps and practice between sessions. Another approach looks at attachment and past relationship experiences to understand how those patterns shape current connections and communication; this helps when recurring relationship problems or abandonment fears interfere with daily life.Deciding which method to use is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest an approach. That choice is collaborative and may change as progress is made or new issues emerge.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt exercises, communication practice, and homework to work well in remote appointments, helping you continue steady progress even when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, substance use, and separation or divorce.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps alongside attention to emotional patterns. Sessions combine skill-building, discussion of history, and real-world practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with adults on mental health and life-change concerns. That experience includes work with substance-related issues and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - practicing in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription tier chosen.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.