- ACT informed
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Michele
Michele Lewis is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 26 years of experience. She works with people dealing with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and guilt and shame. Michele also supports those facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness, and work or career challenges.
Michele focuses on clear, practical conversation. She helps people name what feels wrong and then works with them to try new responses. Sessions involve talking through feelings, practicing skills, and testing small changes in everyday life. She uses techniques to reduce anxious thinking and to manage mood and stress.
Her background includes long experience in geriatrics and grief work. That experience informs how she supports adult children caring for aging parents and people processing loss. Michele draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help people handle strong emotions and daily demands.
She also uses client-centered and acceptance-based methods to support self-understanding and values-based action. Emotionally-focused ideas are part of how she helps people notice patterns in relationships and express needs more clearly. Michele aims to help clients develop concrete tools for coping and clearer ways to relate to others.
Practical details are flexible; sessions are scheduled to fit evenings and weekends. People who want to begin are invited to follow the site steps to review options and schedule an initial meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Michele commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values. ACT can be useful for people stuck in guilt, shame, or avoidance because it focuses on values and practical steps.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT tends to be concrete and skills-focused, which can help with depression, anxiety, and mood management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and discussing what helps most for everyday life.
The biography does not specify which online session formats she offers, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote meetings, using guided mindfulness, thought records, and behavioral experiments that suit a person’s routine.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Michele works with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and guilt and shame, among other concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered conversation with acceptance and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify patterns and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience working as a social worker in clinical settings, including extensive work with grief and geriatrics.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LISW in Iowa and LCSW in Missouri and practices out of Missouri.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.