- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Work and wellbeing
About Michelle
Michelle Lathon is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She focuses on practical support for coping with life changes and the everyday challenges that get in the way of feeling settled. Michelle aims to make beginning therapy feel straightforward and approachable for anyone unsure where to start.
She listens without judgment and builds a working relationship that centers on each person's strengths. Sessions emphasize small, doable steps that fit into a busy life. Michelle offers guidance for caregiver stress, workplace pressure, isolation, and feelings of emptiness or guilt.
Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with humanistic and person-centered principles. She also uses somatic methods and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy tools when they fit the need. The focus is on helping people process hard emotions and develop practical coping skills.
Michelle has 15 years of experience supporting people through midlife transitions, aging-related challenges, serious illness and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses attachment and family of origin issues that affect everyday relationships. Conversations are designed to help clients find clearer purpose and stronger resilience.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her Maryland practice. To begin, a user selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a session based on the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Michelle uses a few key evidence-based approaches to guide sessions. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) involves identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and practicing new skills to reduce their impact; it can help with anxiety, depression, and processing difficult memories. Somatic techniques focus on noticing bodily signals and gentle regulation exercises to ease overwhelming emotions, which can be useful for stress, grief, and caregiver strain. Person-centered and humanistic elements keep the work grounded in the client's own goals and values and create space for what matters most.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to try approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This means adjusting techniques over time and combining tools that feel most helpful for daily life and work wellbeing.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work and caregiving demands. It also allows for shorter check-ins if needed and lets people choose how they engage as they work toward clearer coping skills and greater resilience.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include caregiver strain, isolation, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and strengths-based, with an emphasis on practical steps. Conversations are collaborative and geared toward usable coping strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience working with people facing mood issues, midlife changes, and serious illness-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW-C (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost 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 her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.