Michelle Taverner , LMSW

Michelle Taverner is a licensed master social worker who helps people untangle stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Michelle pays particular attention to women's issues and supports people facing relationship strain, career questions, and big life changes.

She uses straightforward talk and proven techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused so clients leave with clear next steps. Michelle also works with those coping with depression, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety.

Her practice includes attention to autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, and young adult concerns when those issues affect daily functioning. She also supports people dealing with isolation, forgiveness questions, midlife transitions, and searching for life purpose. Seasonal Affective Disorder and phobias are among the specific concerns she addresses.

Michelle trained and worked in social work settings for 13 years and brings that experience into every session. Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused techniques that emphasize small, achievable changes. The focus is on what helps now and what builds momentum.

Clients meet by phone, video, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions aim to be practical, respectful, and paced to each person’s needs. Michelle invites people to take one manageable step toward feeling better and to talk about what comes next.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people see how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, then practices small changes that reduce stress and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often used for worry, depression, social anxiety, and coping with life transitions.

She also applies Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes identifying strengths and next steps rather than only focusing on problems. That approach is useful when someone wants quick, practical ways to move forward with career decisions, relationship concerns, or parenting stresses.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Michelle will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try techniques that fit those needs. If something doesn’t help, she adjusts the plan collaboratively so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging for flexibility. Video is helpful for longer, more interactive work while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat and messaging are convenient for brief check-ins or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to schedule care around work, family, and travel.