Michelle Mohn, LCSW

Michelle Mohn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, career strain, and major life changes. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aiming to make the first step feel doable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

Michelle draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new ways of responding. Sessions are practical and conversational, with an emphasis on skills that can be used between appointments. She encourages clients to build on their own strengths while working toward clearer goals.

Her background includes years of experience with people facing serious medical changes and grief. That work gave her familiarity with caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and the emotional ripple effects of chronic illness. She also supports people dealing with body image, money worries, workplace problems, and isolation.

Michelle aims to make therapy a collaborative process. She listens first, then helps shape a plan that fits each person's life and values. Progress is measured by small, meaningful changes rather than quick fixes.

People who prefer practical tools and a respectful, empathetic listener tend to find her approach helpful. She works with clients in Illinois and offers multiple session formats to suit different schedules and needs.

How Michelle Uses CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Michelle uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework that can reduce anxiety, shift mood, and improve day-to-day coping. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarify goals.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Michelle starts by asking about current problems, what has helped before, and what goals matter most. She then suggests approaches and checks in regularly so the plan matches the person’s needs and preferences in an ongoing, collaborative way.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let the conversation feel more like an in-person session, phone visits work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between sessions.