Michelle Consavage

Compassionate, holistic support for life transitions

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Michelle

Michelle Consavage is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the impact of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

With 24 years of experience, she combines practical coping strategies with a holistic perspective that considers emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of well-being. Her work also addresses challenges such as anger, low self-esteem, parenting and career transitions, and ADHD, along with related concerns like attachment issues, communication problems, and chronic illness.

She draws from several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, client-centered methods that prioritize each person’s own goals, and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and stress tolerance. Michelle emphasizes sensitivity, respect, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each individual.

She frames seeking support as a courageous step and offers collaborative guidance to help people move toward more fulfilling, balanced lives.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Michelle employs cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach is practical and skill-based, often focusing on concrete strategies to shift unhelpful habits. She also uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the client's own goals and experience and creates a collaborative space for exploring personal values and choices. Mindfulness therapy is another frequent element of her work, offering tools to increase present-moment awareness, manage emotional reactivity, and build coping skills for chronic stress and grief.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and she works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance means treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what the client wants to prioritize.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver CBT-informed exercises, client-directed conversation, and mindfulness practices in ways that fit a client's daily routine and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, parenting and career issues, coping with life changes, coaching needs, ADHD, and many related topics such as attachment, body image, chronic illness, and communication problems.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

She integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor a collaborative and flexible approach to each person.

How much professional experience does she have?

Michelle brings 24 years of professional work experience to her practice working with a broad range of emotional and life concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

Michelle holds the credential LMSW and is licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LMSW 6801073787.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

GriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English