Michele Koenes, LMSW, LCSW
Compassionate Michigan-based licensed clinical social worker
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and family work
- Flexible online sessions
About Michele Koenes
Michele Koenes is a licensed master's-level social worker who brings 11 years of clinical experience to her practice in Michigan. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - LMSW indicates a licensed master's-level social worker and LCSW denotes a licensed clinical social worker - and maintains licensure across multiple states, including Michigan, California, and New Hampshire (MI License #6801065517, CA License #LCSW118004, NH License #3943).
Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting young adults, adults, and older adults through a wide array of mental health concerns. Prior careers as a litigation attorney and as a teacher have contributed to a skill set that emphasizes clear communication, advocacy, and an ability to connect with people from varied walks of life. Those experiences inform her approach and enhance her capacity to support clients navigating complex challenges.
Michele's counseling style is collaborative and responsive; she attends closely to each person's unique personality, circumstances, and pace. Empathy and allowing the client to guide the tempo of therapy are central to her philosophy, with the goal of fostering healing, growth, and practical progress. She cultivates a supportive environment in which all parts of a person are welcome, and she is prepared to begin the therapeutic process with individuals seeking help.
Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting young adults, adults, and older adults through a wide array of mental health concerns. Prior careers as a litigation attorney and as a teacher have contributed to a skill set that emphasizes clear communication, advocacy, and an ability to connect with people from varied walks of life. Those experiences inform her approach and enhance her capacity to support clients navigating complex challenges.
Michele's counseling style is collaborative and responsive; she attends closely to each person's unique personality, circumstances, and pace. Empathy and allowing the client to guide the tempo of therapy are central to her philosophy, with the goal of fostering healing, growth, and practical progress. She cultivates a supportive environment in which all parts of a person are welcome, and she is prepared to begin the therapeutic process with individuals seeking help.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michele Koenes have?
Michele Koenes has 11 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings.
Is Michele Koenes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW. Her license details include MI LMSW 6801065517 and CA LCSW 118004.
In which languages does Michele Koenes provide therapy?
Michele provides therapy in English.
Where is Michele Koenes located?
She is based in Michigan.
How can I work with Michele Koenes as my therapist?
You can work with Michele through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michele Koenes work with international clients?
Michele Koenes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michele Koenes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Michele integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to meet each person's needs. ACT focuses on identifying values, accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, and committing to actions that align with what matters most - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early connections to help improve trust, communication, and emotional regulation in current relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead to support self-directed growth.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michele works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains aligned with what the client needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals from home, work, or other locations that work for them. This range of options helps make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into busy schedules while preserving the relational focus that supports meaningful change.