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Michelle Sherman, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Michelle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Michelle. View 17 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

michelle was my therapist for about a year — she is very caring, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. she helped me cope with my ocd and make positive life changes. would recommend to anyone, thank you michelle!

Reviewed December 2022

Michelle is a very caring and supportive person.

Reviewed November 2022

More about Michelle

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

Hello. If you are reading this, congratulations on taking a step toward managing your mental health and self care.

Experiencing stress, transition and loss is an inevitable part of life. Coping with the difficulties and challenges of life is very specific to each of us as individuals. When we feel like life is pushing us beyond our limits, professional help may be what enables us to move forward and manage life's struggles in a healthy way. I'm Michelle Sherman, a licensed master Social Worker with 20 years of experience. I work with individuals utilizing a strengths-based counseling approach. Different therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)and stress reduction methods are provided in a safe, empathic, and nonjudgmental space to maximize treatment effectiveness.

Earning your trust and creating a safe therapeutic relationship are very important to me. My work includes helping individuals through loss, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, divorce and general life stress. Parenting in general and juggling the the demands of children with special needs are also a focus area. I have done a great deal of advocacy within schools to help families with IEP's and 504 plans. Exploring mindfulness techniques, addressing self regulation, challenging negative thinking patterns, and exploring "the whys" behind habits are some of the strategies I use to support clients.

The individuals and families I work with have shared over the years that they find me to be open, caring, a great listener, warm, accepting and full of strategies, methodology and tools that have been helpful.

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Hang in there! You are on your way and worth the effort and time it will take to find a therapist who will be a great fit. I wish you well on this journey and look forward to meeting you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Coping with life changes Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Family problems Guilt and shame Hearing impaired Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Self-love Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Michelle Sherman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720684541.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801077222 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Michelle Sherman

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

17 reviews

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Clients mention: Helpful Helped Knowledgeable Recommend Wonderful Listens Understand Anxiety Caring Great

michelle was my therapist for about a year — she is very caring, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. she helped me cope with my ocd and make positive life changes. would recommend to anyone, thank you michelle!

Reviewed December 2022

Michelle is a very caring and supportive person.

Reviewed November 2022

I think my therapist has helped me immensely. Learning to live and make good reasonable decisions.

Reviewed August 2022

Very helpful, very good advice and overall helping you see what's going on.

Reviewed June 2022

I really like Michelle she is knowledgeable and after every session I feel better and better.

Reviewed April 2022

Michelle is absolutely wonderful and I so appreciate her. She really helped me understand myself better and make a big progress.

Reviewed February 2022

Michelle is the most talented counselor I’ve ever worked with. Her ability to understand me and where I’m coming from, particularly in light of goals we discussed long ago, is really helpful. No session time is spent re-explaining things, or reminding her of details of my situation. Her ability to recall details we discussed (even in passing many sessions ago) when they are pertinent to the current discussion is impressive and very helpful. I can tell she cares about me as a client, and in no way do I get any sense that she is just mailing it in. She’s the best!

Reviewed January 2022

Michelle has enlightened me about myself and brought to my attention different traits that I never knew I had. I have every faith she will help me figure out how to go through the traumatic even with the least amount of emotional charged decisions.

Reviewed September 2021

Michelle Sherman has been very helpful with counseling me in dealing with anxiety. Michelle listens very well, offers clear cognitive tools to combat anxiety, and communicates very well. Michelle is very punctual to the calls and keeps the call very close to the time frame. I am very thankful BetterHelp paired me with Michelle and I have found her counseling very effective.

Reviewed July 2021

As many people have experienced this past year, I had a lot of life changes ranging from moving, loss of a job, and career transitions that kept me consistently in flux far longer than usual. By winter I was barely able to function when I came home from work and often found myself in lowest of lows. I decided to look into therapy as I’ve done it before and it has been a positive change every time. With that, Michelle is wonderful. She listens and guides and as much as I put in she is there providing feedback. I knew going in that there would be work on my end so I listened whenever she offered me tools for my toolbox and helped me understand how I can keep them accessible for now and the future. Her expertise is fantastic, she sensed I enjoy educating myself outside of sessions so she sent me recommendations ranging from worksheets to podcasts and books. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking therapy, she has been such a great therapist for me.

Reviewed May 2021

The best I can ask for

Reviewed April 2021

Michelle has helped me process a number of different stressors in my life. I leave our sessions feeling more confident in my ability to cope with life changes. I would strongly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2021

Working with Michelle has been very helpful. She was able to explain things to me in ways that really made sense. She has given me tools to enable me to support and care for myself as well as the people I care about.

Reviewed March 2021

Michelle is wonderful. She is very kind and knowledgeable, and was able to help a great deal in the short time that we spoke. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smart and compassionate person to talk to.

Reviewed March 2021

Very helpful, she gives me more insight to what I need. And very easy to talk to you

Reviewed March 2021

Michelle is very attentive and knowledgeable. I feel wonderful and empowered after every session.

Reviewed February 2021

Michelle listens and provided useful feedback and strategies.

Reviewed January 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Michelle Sherman offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Michelle Sherman works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Michelle Sherman speak?

Michelle Sherman speaks English.

How many years of experience does Michelle Sherman have?

Michelle Sherman has 20 years of experience.

Where is Michelle Sherman licensed to practice?

Michelle Sherman is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Michelle Sherman accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Michelle Sherman does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Michelle Sherman offer?

Michelle Sherman offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Michelle Sherman?

Michelle Sherman can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Michelle Sherman?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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