- Stress and anxiety
- Substance concerns
- Trauma informed care
About Michon
Michon Whiterose is an AK CSW (Clinical Social Worker) with seven years of professional experience based in Alaska. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Michon also lists work around life purpose as one of her areas of focus.
She frames people as the experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions tend to include practical conversation about what is happening now, thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress, and steps a person can try between meetings. Michon uses a mix of approaches that have practical exercises and real-world skills practice.
Her background includes work in rural behavioral health and substance abuse settings. She has experience with parenting and with children through expressive arts approaches, and with trauma-focused care. Michon is Alaska Native and has extensive experience working with Native American and Alaska Native people.
In sessions she commonly addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, body image and self-love issues, and the effects of divorce, guilt, shame, and post-traumatic stress. People who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health may find this a practical place to talk through next steps.
She combines concrete skills from cognitive and dialectical behavioral approaches with expressive arts when helpful. Conversations are goal-oriented and focus on what a person can try between sessions. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Michon uses cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. These methods are practical and often help people reduce anxiety, manage cravings, and change routines that keep problems going.She also draws on dialectical behavioral ideas that teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills can be useful for relationship strain, intense emotions after trauma, and impulse-related concerns.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Michon will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That can mean trying different techniques and adjusting what they practice between sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let someone continue work when they have moved or live far from rural services. Licensed professionals can adapt the same practical skills and exercises used in person to an online setting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include life purpose, attachment issues, body image, and women's issues.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She looks for existing strengths and uses practical conversation about current thoughts and behaviors. Sessions include skills practice and steps to try between appointments.
What is her professional experience?
She has seven years of professional work experience, including rural behavioral health and substance abuse settings.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She practices as an AK CSW in Alaska.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
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.