- Depression support
- Practical skills
- Empathic pacing
About Michele
Michele Koenes is a licensed social worker who brings over 11 years of clinical experience to sessions. She practices with warmth and collaboration and aims to help people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and related concerns. Michele meets clients where they are and moves at a pace that feels manageable for each person.
She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings with young adults, adults, and older adults. Earlier roles as a litigation attorney and as a teacher add to her ability to listen, explain options, and support people through hard decisions.
Michele describes her counseling style as collaborative and responsive. She pays attention to each person’s personality and needs, and she prioritizes empathy while letting clients set the pace. This approach is intended to make sessions feel steady and respectful.
In sessions she may focus on practical skills and on understanding patterns that keep problems going. That can include working on mood, sleep, coping with life changes, and relationship or family concerns. She also addresses issues like addictions, body image, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and dissociation when they come up.
Michele holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. She practices in Michigan and offers a style that blends problem-solving with validation. To begin, clients follow a short matching process and schedule according to availability.
She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings with young adults, adults, and older adults. Earlier roles as a litigation attorney and as a teacher add to her ability to listen, explain options, and support people through hard decisions.
Michele describes her counseling style as collaborative and responsive. She pays attention to each person’s personality and needs, and she prioritizes empathy while letting clients set the pace. This approach is intended to make sessions feel steady and respectful.
In sessions she may focus on practical skills and on understanding patterns that keep problems going. That can include working on mood, sleep, coping with life changes, and relationship or family concerns. She also addresses issues like addictions, body image, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and dissociation when they come up.
Michele holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. She practices in Michigan and offers a style that blends problem-solving with validation. To begin, clients follow a short matching process and schedule according to availability.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.