Michelle Wildy , MD, LCSW-C

Michelle Wildy is a licensed clinician with 33 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. She works in Maryland and brings a calm, plainspoken approach to sessions. Michelle holds an MD and is a LCSW-C.

Her work focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions often include talking through patterns, building coping skills, and improving communication. Michelle emphasizes self-compassion and steady progress over time.

She also addresses life transitions and other complex concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiving stress, and challenges tied to adoption and foster care. She supports people facing cancer, blended family concerns, aging issues, and co-morbid mental health problems.

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts her approach to each person's needs. She listens for what feels most pressing and helps clients try concrete strategies between meetings. The goal is clearer thinking and more manageable daily routines.

Sessions are offered in English using a variety of online formats. People seeking help begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their routine. Michelle aims to make therapy practical and approachable for people balancing work, family, and other demands.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and present coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and helps people try small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness-based approaches teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and help people stay grounded when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what helps most, so clients play an active role in choosing what to try next.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional.