Michele Bowen

Practical, trauma-informed CBT and mindfulness care

LMSW, LCSW Michigan

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Michele

Michele Bowen brings a cognitive behavioral orientation alongside trauma-informed and mindfulness-based practices to her Michigan practice. She draws on 20 years of behavioral health experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, trauma and loss, and self-esteem struggles, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and strengths.

Background and approach

Her background includes licensure as an LMSW in Michigan and an LCSW in Indiana, and she integrates complementary approaches such as EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness when they fit a client's goals. Michele emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore emotions, build coping skills, and develop practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Clients can expect a holistic focus that considers mind-body connections and resilience, with optional somatic techniques, meditation, and light yoga when appropriate. She frames therapy as a partnership, working alongside people to set achievable goals and reinforce personal strengths while using evidence-informed methods.

Online care using evidence-based approaches

Michele commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and low mood, and it is useful for building concrete coping skills. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity when trauma is a central issue.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when clients need practical tools to manage intense feelings and improve relationships. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to assess needs, discuss options, and tailor a treatment plan that matches goals and preferences.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for differing schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular care from Michigan, maintain continuity between sessions, and use a blend of real-time and messaging interactions to support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michele commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem challenges, along with related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, chronic pain and mood disorders.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy with trauma-informed methods, DBT skills, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques to build coping skills and address emotional patterns in a collaborative way.

How long has she practiced in behavioral health?

She has 20 years of professional experience in behavioral healthcare, drawing on a range of clinical roles since the mid-1990s.

Where is Michele licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan and as an LCSW in Indiana; her practice location is listed as Michigan.

What languages does she offer therapy in and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she provide?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Indiana, Michigan

Languages

English