- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- LGBT and family
About Michelle
Michelle Homa is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 24 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and life changes. Michelle also supports clients dealing with LGBT issues and family-related difficulties.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical work. She helps people recognize patterns that keep them stuck and try new ways of handling relationships and strong emotions. Conversations cover communication, managing mood shifts, and coping skills for everyday pressure.
Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. She uses interventions aimed at improving emotional regulation, processing painful experiences, and repairing interpersonal problems. Expect straightforward feedback and concrete strategies to practice between sessions.
Clients may bring a wide range of concerns: abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, autism spectrum questions, dissociation, or problems tied to family of origin. She also addresses forgiveness, guilt, shame, control issues, dependent personality difficulties, and separation or divorce adjustments.
Her approach is collaborative. Michelle helps people set goals, try different tools, and notice what works. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English. The service structure uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, so billing follows that model.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete changes. One common approach she relies on helps people learn emotion-regulation skills so intense moods are easier to manage; this is useful for depression, bipolar mood swings, anxiety, and strong anger. Another common method involves guided processing of painful memories and reactions to reduce their ongoing impact and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in everyday life. Together they try methods and adjust as needed so the tools fit the person's needs rather than forcing a single way of working.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The profile does not specify formats here, so check which options are offered when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, turn a short break into a quick check-in, or avoid travel time. They also let clients keep continuity of care across locations, including international arrangements, while the therapist and client decide the best mix of approaches and session rhythms.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, coping with life changes, LGBT matters, and family-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on strategies to manage emotions, improve communication, and address relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 24 years of experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed in Michigan and provides services from that location.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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