- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
- Career coaching
About Michele
Michele Forte is a licensed social worker in New York with 20 years of clinical experience who helps people facing grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also supports clients seeking motivation, confidence, and professional coaching to move toward clearer goals and greater wellbeing. Michele writes plans with each person so sessions focus on what matters most to them.
Her approach is practical and individualized. Michele tailors conversations and plans to fit a person’s situation, whether they are dealing with divorce, infidelity, isolation, or decisions about money and career. She aims to break larger problems into manageable steps so progress feels real and steady.
Michele draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and on two decades of experience to adapt those techniques to each person’s needs. She works with people who are navigating midlife shifts, searching for life purpose, or trying to handle workplace stress without losing balance.
Sessions combine supportive listening with concrete strategies and coaching-style goal setting. Michele encourages small experiments between sessions, so people can test what helps and adjust as they go. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness.
People interested in starting are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability. Michele practices in New York and conducts sessions in English.
Evidence-based techniques for work and life changes
Michele uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage grief, rebuild confidence, and navigate workplace challenges. One common approach she may use is goal-focused coaching that breaks larger aims into clear, short-term steps and measurable tasks. This helps people turn broad hopes into daily actions that build momentum.She also uses structured problem-solving methods that identify specific obstacles, test possible solutions, and refine what works. Those methods are useful for money worries, career decisions, midlife transitions, and relationship separations because they emphasize doable changes rather than vague fixes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michele collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts the plan as progress is made so the approach stays useful and realistic.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins on a workday, and reduce travel time. Talk with Michele about timing and format so sessions integrate into everyday life without adding extra burden.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michele focus on?
Michele supports people dealing with grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also works with clients around workplace issues, money concerns, and relationship separations.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, individualized style that mixes supportive conversation with concrete strategies and coaching. Sessions often include goal setting and short experiments to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience helping people with loss, motivation, confidence, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LCSW license in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
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 a therapy relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.