- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Michelle
Michelle Keplar is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Indiana with three years of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Michelle aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
She uses a nonjudgmental style that centers on clear, open communication. Sessions are guided by respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Background and approach
Michelle works from a strengths-based perspective and tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation. In the room she listens first and helps clients set realistic, concrete goals. That might mean building coping skills for panic, mapping out steps to reduce addictive behaviors, or finding ways to improve sleep and daily routine.
She also helps people who are dealing with grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is collaborative. Michelle notices what already works for a person and helps expand those strengths.
She keeps language simple and action-focused so progress feels clear and measurable. People who reach out can expect a supportive, steady presence and practical problem-solving. Michelle aims to empower clients to make changes that fit their life and values.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michelle helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Evidence-informed approaches and online care
Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and stress through short, practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions. This helps reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.Another frequently used approach centers on strengthening self-esteem and motivation by identifying existing strengths and setting small, achievable goals. That work is useful for depression, burnout, and parenting stress where step-by-step progress matters.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will work with each person to choose and adjust methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they track what helps and adapt plans when needed so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing parenting, work, and other demands. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can serve as brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or continuity between longer sessions. These options make it easier to sustain regular contact and apply new skills in daily life.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What concerns does Michelle address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief, sleeping problems, anger, career and workplace issues, and parenting challenges among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is nonjudgmental and collaborative, with an emphasis on open communication. Sessions focus on practical steps and building on existing strengths.
What is her professional background?
Michelle holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Indiana and provides services aligned with that licensure.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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