Michelle Singleton

Calm, practical care for life’s transitions

LCSW, CSW New Jersey

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Michelle

Michelle Singleton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, CSW) practicing in New Jersey who brings nine years of documented experience to her clinical work. She focuses on anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and related concerns such as ADHD, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Michelle favors practical, evidence-informed methods and draws from a range of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-informed techniques to help clients explore patterns and build coping skills.

Her style is warm and encouraging, blending empathy with structured strategies so clients can pursue realistic goals while addressing the emotional roots of their difficulties. Michelle’s practice attends to a broad set of life issues including postpartum mood changes, caregiving strain, chronic illness, isolation, and identity concerns like LGBT-related stress.

She keeps the therapeutic process collaborative and hopeful, helping people develop resilience and clearer direction during challenging times. Outside of clinical work she values ongoing learning, time outdoors, pets, and family connections.

Michelle’s credentials and New Jersey practice reflect a commitment to steady professional development and client-centered care.

Using Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to clarify personal values and develop greater psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work Michelle offers. She partners with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapts techniques from CBT, ACT, and client-centered practices so treatment aligns with what the client finds most helpful and realistic.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible ways to stay engaged with the therapeutic process. These formats make it simpler to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access ongoing support from licensed professionals without the need to travel.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Michelle help with?

She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, ADHD, and related topics listed in her specialties.

How does she approach therapy?

The approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with ACT, DBT-informed skills, client-centered listening, and mindfulness practices to help clients build practical strategies and emotional awareness.

What is her clinical background?

Michelle has nine years of documented experience as a clinician and focuses on a range of life stage and adjustment issues, including aging, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials with license details noted as CO LCSW CSW.09927073 and NJ LCSW 44SC05997700 and provides services from New Jersey.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time and offers services to clients located within the regions she is licensed to serve.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with Michelle?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, Colorado

Languages

English