Michelle Taverner
Hopeful, practical mental health support
LMSW Michigan
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Michelle
Michelle Taverner is a licensed social worker in Michigan who focuses on helping people move past stuck places and regain momentum in their lives.
Background and approach
She draws on 13 years of clinical experience to support clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and issues related to self-esteem and life changes.
Additional areas of attention include autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, forgiveness work, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, midlife concerns, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and young adult issues. Her practice centers on practical, goal-oriented strategies informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Michelle explains CBT in straightforward terms, linking thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to help clients test new ways of responding. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify strengths and small, concrete steps that produce change.
Michelle invites clients to collaborate on a clear plan of action tailored to their priorities and availability, aiming to restore a sense of direction and resilience.
Approaches for Change and Accessible Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied in practical, easy-to-understand ways that connect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help people test new responses to old patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy complements this by concentrating on strengths and small, doable steps that move a person toward their goals rather than dwelling on problems.
Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify their goals, preferences, and daily realities and then adapts techniques from these approaches to suit each person's needs. This allows a tailored plan that can shift as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.
Online therapy with this clinician offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules or when in-person visits are impractical. These options help maintain continuity of care, allow for timely check-ins, and make consistent work toward goals more achievable for people balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English