Michele Koenes, LMSW, LCSW

Licensed in Michigan · 11 years in practice

Michele Koenes is a licensed social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and changes in life.

License and registration

LMSW, Michigan: 6801065517 · expires April 2028
LCSW, California: 118004 · expires September 2027
LCSW, New Hampshire: 3943 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1497361059 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About Michele

Michele Koenes is a licensed social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and changes in life. She uses a calm, collaborative style and listens before suggesting a path forward. Michele aims to meet people where they are and move at their pace so they can feel understood and make steady progress.

Michele brings 11 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. She has supported adults and older adults through trauma, addiction concerns, mood disorders, and caregiver stress.

Background and approach

Her background also includes work as a teacher and a litigation attorney, which shaped her skills in clear communication and practical problem solving. In sessions she blends several approaches to fit each person. Michele uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people focus on values and action.

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques for thoughts and behavior, and attachment-based thinking to look at relationships and patterns. People can expect a responsive, down-to-earth clinician who values empathy and collaboration. Michele emphasizes letting the client set the pace and bringing in tools only when they feel helpful.

She frames therapy as a place to practice new ways of coping and making changes one step at a time. Michele works from Michigan and holds both LMSW, which indicates a master’s level social worker, and LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker credential. Sessions are offered in English and available through multiple online formats to fit different needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michele lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Addictions
Relationship issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Michele names

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Online support

How Michele’s approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change how someone feels. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleeping and eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect present reactions; it can be helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, or ongoing relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Michele will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has and hasn’t helped before. Together they try ideas for a few sessions and adjust the plan based on what actually helps the person feel better and function more easily.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat can be a quick check-in during a busy day, and messaging supports short updates or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Michele address?

Michele helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, relationship issues, and career concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and responsive. She listens first, then works with the client to choose approaches and tools that fit their personality and pace.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings. Michele has also worked as a teacher and litigation attorney, which influence her communication and problem-solving skills.

Where is Michele licensed and based?

She practices from Michigan and holds an LMSW and an LCSW credential as listed in her profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats can sessions take place?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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