About Michel
Michel Gotwals is an Ohio-licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She focuses on clear, practical help for concerns like relationships, trauma, intimacy, self-esteem, depression, career stress, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. That means listening first, then shaping goals that feel manageable. Her work also includes support around hospice and end-of-life issues, infidelity, intellectual disability, jealousy, and veteran and armed forces concerns.
How Michel works
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Michel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns that get in the way of daily life. She helps people identify small changes that can make a real difference over time.
Her style centers on building trust and a practical plan. Clients can expect a mix of talking, actionable steps, and follow-up on progress. The focus is on what will help most in day-to-day life.
Michel offers services in English and accepts international clients. She practices in Ohio as an LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. If someone wants to begin, she guides them through a clear first-step process to get started.
What Michel works with
The areas below are the ones Michel selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Self esteem
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Michel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skills and strategies to manage mood and symptoms, helping people reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic experiences in a paced way so memories feel less disruptive in everyday life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps identify what actually helps in daily life rather than relying on a single method from the start.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversations when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging let people send quick updates or work through issues in shorter, flexible moments. These formats make it easier to get consistent support around busy schedules and different time zones.
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