Michelle Howard (she/they)

LMSW
Accepting Clients

I believe our greatest opportunities for change, healing and growth come through connections and relationships.

Licensed Master of Social Work in Michigan

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with children, adolescents and adults via telehealth. I have training and experience with treating anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment issues, ADHD, family of origin work, inner child work, trauma and life transitions across different age groups. I work well with the LGBTQIA+ population as I am a member of this broad community myself. I utilize trauma informed practices and am direct in my communication style.

My Background and Approach

I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan. During this program I worked as an intern providing therapy, trauma informed interventions and support to people who had been physically and emotionally abused. Through these experiences I have continued to learn and update my knowledge about trauma informed practices. I utilize mindfulness, CBT, components of DBT, IFS, relational and strength based methods in my work. Throughout my work with clients I emphasize the importance of self-compassion and have an over arching goal of self acceptance and self love.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Internal Family Systems Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $90 - 135/session

Reach out to Michelle