Michelle Carter, LICSW

Michelle Carter is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She works with adults who want practical steps to feel steadier, clearer, and more able to reach their goals. Michelle keeps the work straightforward and grounded so conversations stay useful and goal focused.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered listening. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and behaviors, trying small experiments, and choosing actions that match personal values. She helps people notice patterns and test new ways of responding in daily life.

Michelle draws on 15 years of clinical experience and holds a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Her background includes support for people managing ADHD, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to aging or caregiving. She also addresses concerns like body image, eating and sleeping problems, and substance use struggles.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration. Clients help set the goals and choose what matters most. The therapist offers tools, coaching, and practical strategies to reduce symptoms and build skills for lasting change.

Michelle provides care from Minnesota and conducts sessions in English. She offers multiple online session formats so people can find a way to meet that fits their schedule and needs.

How Michelle Uses Practical Therapies Online

Michelle often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in brief, practical ways. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors to find small changes that reduce distress. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood swings by testing new habits and reactions. ACT focuses on values and committed action, helping people notice painful thoughts without letting them dictate choices and move toward a more meaningful life.

She approaches online work as a collaborative process. Together the client and therapist decide which approaches fit the situation and goals. Sessions may include skill practice, homework experiments, and values-based planning so therapy stays focused on everyday change rather than abstract talk.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill coaching. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is low or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text help people process thoughts between sessions or fit a short coaching-style exchange into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, try strategies in real time, and adjust the pace based on what works for the client.