Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Rae Ann Michalko, LCSW, LISW
Pennsylvania
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationship concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW014075
- Licensed in Ohio
- LISW, licence I.2304561
- Licensed in West Virginia
- LICSW, licence DP00946537
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 257845
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801116663
- NPI
- 1992720411
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Rae 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
- Relationships and intimacy
- Parenting and grief
About Rae
Rae Ann Michalko is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of professional experience and licensure across multiple states. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges tied to life changes.
Her practice focuses on clear, practical conversation. Sessions look at what is happening now and what changes can help a person feel more steady. Rae Ann names problems directly - sleep difficulty, anger, addiction concerns, parenting strain, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD-related struggles, and mood problems are all within her experience.
Rae Ann approaches therapy with straightforward respect and sensitivity. She adjusts discussions and treatment plans to fit each person's situation. That means creating steps that are realistic for work, family, and day-to-day responsibilities.
Her background includes work across clinical settings over three decades. That experience informs how she notices stress patterns and life-stage problems such as midlife transitions, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, and postpartum concerns.
People who come to her can expect focused conversations about specific concerns like communication problems, commitment doubts, fertility or intimacy issues, and feelings of isolation. Rae Ann also addresses cultural and multicultural issues when they affect how someone thinks and copes.
She works in Pennsylvania and communicates in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and details to match their schedule and needs.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Rae Ann uses evidence-based techniques that focus on current problems and practical skills. Problem-focused work involves identifying patterns that keep stress or low mood going, then testing small changes to daily routines and reactions. This approach helps with sleep, anxiety, motivation, and mood symptoms.Behavioral strategies are another common focus. These are concrete steps such as activity planning, sleep scheduling, and breaking larger tasks into manageable parts to reduce overwhelm and improve energy. These methods often help with depression, ADHD-related difficulties, and coping with life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Rae Ann will discuss options with each person, balancing goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. The client and therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to try and when to adjust them.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks from work or caregiving. Different formats can suit quieter conversations, quicker check-ins, or longer problem-focused sessions, so check the available options and pick what fits your schedule and needs.
CAreas of focus
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, sleep problems, grief, addiction issues, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on clear conversation and steps that fit everyday life. She adapts the plan to a person's responsibilities and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working across clinical settings and with a range of mood and life-stage issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials. Licensure is listed as KY LCSW and OH LISW, and she practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the provided process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers