- Client-centered care
- Focus on men’s wellbeing
- Career coaching available
About Michelle
Michelle Tiger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers practical, down-to-earth help for people facing life’s pressures. She draws on years of work in health, aging, and community services to support people with stress, depression, sleep problems, job transitions, and relationship concerns. Michelle names herself an LGBTQ+ ally and works with adults on parenting challenges, caregiving strain, and coping after loss or trauma.
Before focusing on psychotherapy, Michelle spent time in hospice, home care, adult day services, and community re-entry programs. That background informs how she looks at health, disability, and long-term caregiving needs. She also has experience supporting people who have been involved with the correctional system and offers coaching around job searching and employment challenges.
In sessions she emphasizes a client-centered, compassionate style. Michelle helps people set realistic goals and notices small changes that add up over time. She works with thought patterns and behaviors that keep people stuck and uses structured tools when helpful.
Her work includes several evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and problem-solving strategies. She also uses methods aimed at improving sleep when insomnia is a problem.
Michelle encourages movement, exercise, and good nutrition as part of whole-person care. She describes change as incremental and partners with clients to build steady progress. Her practice aims to be a supportive space for people seeking clearer direction and more manageable daily routines.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It can help when stress, avoidance, or big life changes get in the way of what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is a short, coaching-style approach that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation for steps like job searching or healthier routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will discuss options and try methods that match a client’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
The therapist’s profile does not specify session formats here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that’s helpful. For some people video sessions support face-to-face connection, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quick conversation is needed. Ask about available formats so sessions match day-to-day needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Michelle help with?
She addresses relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, and sleep problems among other areas listed in her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is client-centered and compassionate. She sets collaborative goals and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Michelle has four years listed as a therapist and prior roles in hospice, home care, adult day services, and community re-entry that shape her outlook on health and caregiving.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania as indicated in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients as stated in her profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.