Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Michelle works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michelle
Michelle Homa, LMSW, helps people manage strong emotions and life changes. She works with concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar symptoms, and stress. She aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.
With 24 years of experience, Michelle keeps things grounded and clear. She talks through day-to-day triggers and coping strategies. She also focuses on communication and relationships, helping people notice patterns that cause pain or conflict.
Background and approach
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then suggests small steps to try between sessions. Those steps are meant to build resilience and reduce overwhelm over time.
Michelle also supports people dealing with loss, family of origin issues, and challenges tied to chronic illness or caregiving stress. She addresses attachment and abandonment concerns and works with issues around control, guilt, and forgiveness. Sessions aim to increase self-understanding and practical skills.
Michelle helps clients improve communication, manage mood swings, and plan for life transitions. The focus is on workable tools rather than abstract theory. Based in Michigan, Michelle provides a collaborative approach that adapts to each person’s needs.
She combines compassion with clear guidance so people can move forward with more confidence.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michelle's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches that guide online sessions
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, usable skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying triggers and building coping skills to manage anger and anxiety; it helps people notice patterns and try new responses in everyday situations. Another focuses on mood regulation and stabilization for depression and bipolar symptoms by developing routines, tracking mood changes, and using behavioral strategies to reduce extremes.Choosing the right method is a team effort. The therapist works with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Over time, they adjust techniques based on what helps most, so the plan evolves with progress and feedback.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and practice exercises. Phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging fit shorter check-ins, daily support, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity across weeks.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What concerns does Michelle address?
She supports people with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include family problems, chronic illness stress, and attachment or abandonment issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. She listens carefully and then works collaboratively to try tools that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with mood and stress-related concerns. That experience includes longterm work on communication, coping skills, and grief.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.