- Guilt and shame
- Caregiver stress
- Attachment issues
About Michele
Michele Stolper is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of practice experience. She holds a DC LICSW and a Florida LCSW and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, compassion fatigue, and life changes including grief, divorce, and fertility concerns.
Michele uses approachable, evidence-based techniques to help people sort through difficult emotions. She talks with clients about how guilt and shame show up in daily life and in relationships. Sessions focus on small, practical steps that can reduce overwhelm and clarify choices.
Her work often centers on attachment issues, caregiving stress, and isolation. She also supports people facing cancer, hospice and end-of-life matters, and other medical-related stress. Conversations may include how codependency, infidelity, or commitment concerns affect a person’s sense of self.
Michele aims to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and practice different responses. She helps people examine limiting beliefs and rebuild confidence over time. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Clients are invited to describe what brought them in, and Michele will help set goals together. She uses plain language in sessions and focuses on what can be tried between meetings to influence daily life.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Many clinicians who use evidence-based techniques draw on strategies that help people notice patterns and practice change. One common approach focuses on recognizing automatic thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent self-criticism. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment patterns - how early relationship habits shape expectations and reactions in current relationships - and then practicing different ways of relating to others.Choosing which methods to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review presenting concerns, personal goals, and what feels doable, then suggest approaches to try. Clients and therapist adjust the plan as progress and priorities shift so sessions stay aligned with practical needs.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online meetings can make it simpler to continue therapy during medical treatment, caregiving demands, or relocation, while keeping focus on concrete skills and steps to manage guilt, shame, and relationship strain.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Florida, District of Columbia, Montana, South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Michele works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. She also addresses guilt and shame and related issues such as caregiving stress and attachment concerns.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques to help people notice how guilt and shame affect thoughts and behavior. Conversations focus on practical steps to reduce self-blame and try new responses.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on emotional and relational concerns. Her practice includes work with people facing medical stress, end-of-life issues, and caregiving burdens.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Michele holds a DC LICSW and a Florida LCSW and is based in Florida. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are provided within the licensing jurisdiction noted above.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details when you begin 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.