Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Michelle Zehner, LCSW, LCSW-C
Pennsylvania
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LCSW-C
- Licensed in Maryland
- LCSW-C, licence 23541
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW023508
- NPI
- 1245973395
- Experience
- 4 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 and EMDR
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
Michelle Zehner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland. She has four years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and depression.
She focuses on clear, direct conversation about everyday problems. Sessions are practical and grounded in what is happening now. She listens to what matters and works with clients to set realistic, step-by-step goals.
Michelle uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her. She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and motivational interviewing when those methods fit the client's goals. That means some sessions may involve talking through difficult memories, while others concentrate on building motivation and coping skills.
Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and increase usable skills for daily life. Work may include planning small behavior changes, practicing communication, and identifying patterns that keep problems stuck. She also addresses issues tied to relationships, grief, intimacy, money stress, and compulsive behaviors.
Michelle encourages people to try a session and then evaluate fit. She guides the work alongside each person, adjusting methods based on progress and what feels manageable. If you want straightforward, practical support from an LCSW, she can be a collaborator in that process.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means sessions concentrate on the client’s concerns and goals, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying to help clients make decisions and notice change.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a method used to address traumatic memories and their ongoing effects. In a session this can involve recalling a memory while using guided bilateral stimulation to reduce distress and shift how the memory is held.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. It is often used when motivation feels stuck or when someone wants help building momentum toward new behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what makes progress feel manageable.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and remove travel time. Some sessions may be better suited to talking and planning, while others - such as EMDR work - may include specific guided techniques; the therapist will explain what to expect so you can plan and prepare.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, motivation, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. She focuses on clear conversation, goal setting, and skills you can use between meetings.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and is licensed in Pennsylvania with an LCSW and in Maryland with an LCSW-C.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers