- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT tools
- Sleep and rest support
About Charles
Charles Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience helping people manage mood, stress, and life transitions. He uses a warm, collaborative approach to help clients talk through anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship strain, and sleep concerns. Charles keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps that fit daily life.
He draws on client-centered methods to build a trusting working relationship first. From there he may use cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior strategies are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Charles has spent many years supporting people facing grief, addiction, parenting strain, and career choices. He also works with those navigating trauma, intimacy challenges, and multicultural or identity concerns, including LGBT issues. He describes his style as personal and collaborative, and he emphasizes clear goals and check-ins during work together.
When sleep and rest are a concern, he helps people identify routines, stressors, and thought patterns that interfere with sleep. Interventions are practical and tailored to the person’s daily schedule and responsibilities. Progress is checked regularly and adjusted as needed.
Charles practices in Indiana and conducts sessions in English. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match goals and schedule a first appointment. The focus is on steady, manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
How his approaches work for online care
Charles often combines client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior tools. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building trust so clients can set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving tolerance for distress in everyday situations.Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Charles works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s needs and goals. He checks in about what feels helpful and adjusts the plan as work progresses so the approach fits the client rather than the other way around.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make brief check-ins or longer therapy easier to fit around work and family. Online sessions can also allow for focused practice of skills between meetings and smoother continuity when life routines change.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Charles address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, addictions, relationship strain, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a warm, collaborative, and personal style that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and practical steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 31 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in private practice with a wide range of clinical and everyday life concerns.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Indiana and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only at this time.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability.