Michelle Woodison-Evans, LMSW

Michelle Woodison-Evans is a licensed social worker who helps people facing addiction, relationship problems, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those coping with chronic pain, caregiving stress, and mood difficulties. Michelle uses a direct and compassionate approach to help people find clearer ways to manage day-to-day challenges.

She blends practical skills with reflective work. That can mean learning new coping tools for anxiety or practicing communication techniques for strained relationships. Michelle draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for emotion regulation and changing unhelpful thinking.

She also uses parts-based work from Internal Family Systems to help people understand inner conflicts and wounded parts that influence behavior. For couples or relationship work she incorporates elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and repair patterns that create distance.

Michelle has 34 years of clinical experience in Michigan and brings a steady, calm presence to sessions. She offers counseling that respects a person's beliefs, and she can provide support from a non-denominational Christian perspective when requested.

Sessions focus on practical steps people can take between appointments, such as communication exercises, grounding skills, or short behavioral experiments. The aim is to help clients make gradual, sustainable changes that fit their life and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and how online care can help

Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to change how someone feels. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood challenges, and stress-related problems.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT-based techniques can help with strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship patterns.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist can try different tools and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and to maintain continuity through life changes. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking to learn how sessions will be conducted.