- Practical stress tools
- Boundary focused work
- Self-esteem building
About Michelle
Michelle Velez is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and the stress of life changes. Her work often touches on codependency and related patterns that undermine wellbeing.
She aims to learn each person's story before suggesting ways forward. Sessions emphasize practical steps for managing stress, building self-esteem, and improving communication. Michelle centers the conversation on what feels most urgent to the person seated across from her.
Her background includes supporting people through separation, caregiving strain, grief, and substance-related challenges. She brings a multicultural perspective and attention to how work and gender roles shape emotional life. That perspective often informs the goals set in therapy.
In the room she offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for exploring painful memories and current patterns. Conversations move between symptom relief and longer-term change. Clients work on clearer boundaries, healthier coping, and rebuilding trust in themselves.
Michelle describes her style as collaborative and direct. She helps people name unhelpful habits and practices small, achievable shifts. Progress is paced to match each person’s needs and daily life.
To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location and the therapist’s schedule.
Approaches that guide online work and goal setting
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and change patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with realistic experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps people notice thought patterns and try small changes that shift feelings and behavior. Another frequent focus is building stronger boundaries and communication skills. That work teaches practical phrases, rehearsal of new conversations, and step-by-step plans to reduce people-pleasing or codependent reactions. It’s useful for improving relationships and self-respect. Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, describe options in simple terms, and try methods that fit your needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to have continuity of care when relocating or traveling. It can reduce time spent commuting and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a client's week. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered and to choose what works best for your routine.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses codependency and related patterns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She works in a collaborative, direct manner that focuses on practical steps. Sessions mix short-term coping strategies with work on long-term patterns.
What is her professional background?
Michelle has 14 years of experience as a clinician. Her work includes supporting people through caregiving stress, separation, substance-related issues, and identity concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.