Michelle Consavage, LMSW
Practical, whole-person support for strong emotions
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Michelle works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michelle
Michelle Consavage is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, or low self-esteem. She also supports those facing life changes, parenting challenges, career questions, and attention concerns such as ADHD.
Michelle favors a whole-person approach that includes attention to the mind, body, and spirit. She blends practical tools with mindfulness practices so clients can manage strong feelings in the moment.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on building habits that reduce reactivity over time. Her style is warm and respectful. She adapts conversations and plans to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
People can expect straightforward listening, questions that help clarify what matters most, and strategies aimed at daily life challenges. Michelle draws on several therapeutic methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives. Those approaches are mixed to fit a person’s goals and pace.
She pays attention to patterns, life history, and present coping skills when shaping a plan. Many clients seek her help for issues like trauma, anger, chronic illness, relationship struggles around communication, and feelings of emptiness or shame. She emphasizes small, doable changes and ongoing support while people work toward a more satisfying daily life.
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
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michelle lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following a person’s lead. It helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and set priorities while feeling heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers clear strategies for changing unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and awareness so strong emotions feel less overwhelming and people can choose responses rather than react.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Michelle will work with each person to match methods to goals, strengths, and daily routines. That means trying tools together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy lets people access these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for a full conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer quick touchpoints and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into work, parenting, and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What concerns does she address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting stress, career decisions, coping with change, coaching needs, and ADHD. Additional focuses include communication problems, codependency, chronic illness, and impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices, plus motivational interviewing and psychodynamic perspectives when useful. The focus is practical tools, mindful awareness, and exploring patterns from a respectful stance.
How long has she worked in the field?
She has 24 years of professional experience in clinical practice and related settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted, so sessions are provided to people within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
She meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and scheduling and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.