Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Michelle Cooley, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW024548
- NPI
- 1184256745
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Michelle supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Grief and loss
About Michelle
Michelle Cooley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with six years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Michelle keeps sessions straightforward and practical so people can address pressing problems without jargon.
She helps people talk through upsetting events and everyday pressures. Sessions often include learning simple coping skills for anxiety and depression. Michelle supports people processing loss or past trauma by pacing work to each person's comfort level.
Her style is direct and respectful. She listens for what matters most and then helps set small, manageable goals. That might mean practicing breathing or grounding techniques, reviewing ways to change unhelpful thinking, or planning clearer daily routines to reduce overwhelm.
Michelle places value on steady progress over quick fixes. She checks in about what is working and adjusts her approach as needed. People can expect practical strategies and clear next steps they can try between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English. Because licensing and formats vary by location, people should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, use the site flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Using evidence-based techniques in online sessions
Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One common approach teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and depression, such as breathing exercises, grounding, and routines to reduce overwhelm. These are short exercises and behavior changes meant to lower daily stress and improve mood.Another approach involves step-by-step work for trauma and grief, helping people process difficult memories at a pace they can manage. That work often combines talking through events with techniques to reduce the intensity of distressing reactions so daily life becomes easier to handle.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels realistic, then try approaches that match those needs. She adjusts methods based on feedback so the plan stays practical and useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins between longer appointments. Depending on the session format offered, people may find it simpler to schedule workday breaks and ongoing support without reorganizing their whole day.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear steps and coping skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has six years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin and schedule a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers