Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Michelle Olson, LMSW, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34006638A
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801099212
- NPI
- 1316125065
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
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
- Addiction support
- Emotion regulation
About Michelle
Michelle Olson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 18 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Michelle uses straightforward, practical methods to address daily pressures from work, money, and relationships.
She focuses on concrete problems such as feeling empty, trouble with attachment or abandonment, codependency, control issues, and communication breakdowns. She also supports people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, impulsivity, guilt and shame, and the strain of family problems. Discussions often cover life purpose, midlife transitions, isolation, and financial concerns.
Michelle draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she helps people identify behaviors that get in the way and practice different ways of responding. Sessions aim to build practical skills for emotion regulation, clearer communication, and better decision making.
Her style is direct and down-to-earth. She helps clients set small, realistic goals and track progress across everyday routines. Michelle encourages regular check-ins on coping strategies so people can adjust what they are doing when life becomes stressful.
People who choose her often want help managing overwhelming feelings, changing unhelpful patterns, or finding a clearer path forward. To begin, she asks clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see what fits best.
BHow sessions work
How Michelle integrates therapeutic approaches into online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person's perspective and responding without judgment. It helps when someone needs to talk through feelings, clarify values, or decide next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses short exercises to change patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for managing intense emotions and impulsive actions, useful for people who feel stuck in cycles of shame or acting out.Finding the right approach is part of the session work. Michelle will discuss what feels most useful and then try methods that fit the client's goals and daily life. That collaborative process lets the therapist and client adjust strategies over time based on what helps most.
The practical benefit of working online is being able to fit sessions into a real schedule. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people use online sessions to keep regular check-ins during busy weeks, practice skills between appointments, or choose shorter contacts when they need quick support. Michelle frames work around everyday routines so therapy can be easier to maintain alongside work, family, and financial responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and money worries.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps people can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds an LMSW and an LCSW and is licensed in Indiana. The profile lists MI LMSW and IN LCSW as her credential details.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the client is located.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers