I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin with 19 years of professional work experience. I have worked in outpatient settings and in client homes helping with stress, depression, and anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. My training was focused on Strengths Based Solution Focused Therapy with the goal being to utilize your strengths to find solutions to your most pressing issues. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
19 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Young adult issues
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License information
WI LCSW 7970-123
Reviews
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Michelle has been fantastic throughout my journey to become healthy with my mental health, marriage and family life. She always offers great ideas and recommendations to implement with my daughter and wife, along with me.
Michelle actively listens and shows interest in my wellbeing. I've grown over the past 2 years in my journey and have become a better person, due to the hard work and recommendations being offered.
Written on Sep 03, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Michelle really helped me to challenge a lot of my negative thinking and see a new perspective.
She also helped me with a lot of very difficult trauma, and how to overcome that by looking within.
She is very friendly, understanding, and supportive.
She tells you information that would otherwise be difficult to hear in a compassionate, and easy to absorb way.
She has really helped me to get back on my feet from a dark, difficult place. With skills to help me in my daily life, especially with anxiety.
I would highly recommend Michelle to others, she does an amazing job and I really appreciate all the time she has put in for me.
5/5 stars!
Written on Aug 17, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Michelle has helped me through some extreme challenges. I have been using my “tools” to help me get through situations I could’ve never navigated before.
Written on Aug 10, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Of the therapists I have had on betterhelp, Michelle is the best. She is always warm and respectful but also challenges me. She pays attention, she brings up past discussions and behaviors to help me aknowlege my patterns, tries different avenues to help me reflect on those. I feel She genuinely cares and wants me to succeed.
Written on Jul 18, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I have seen Michelle for therapy for over a year now, she gives great advice and guidance on things that I am struggling with and experiencing in life. She makes me feel very comfortable to share and look at things from many different angles and she has really helped me grow.
Written on May 14, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I have not had many therapists in my life but I felt like she was not only my therapist but also my friend. She loving directed towards a place of healing and I will always be grateful for her our time spent together . I truly felt that Michelle cared for me
Written on Apr 28, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Michelle is a compassionate person who listens well and follows up with great questions/recommendations based on what was discussed.
Written on Apr 20, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It is like talking to a friend with great advice. She is quick to understand the dilemma and has tools available to teach that next step. She is also a great listener and has helped me really analyze the real issue.
Written on Mar 26, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Michelle was very kind and understanding. I appreciate what she did, it was just a few factors, and it is not working for me at this time
Written on Feb 11, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Michelle is a great person to listen to your concerns and asks the right questions
Written on Jan 27, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I have worked with a couple of different counselors and can safely say that Michelle is top shelf and an expert at her craft. Excellent notes and recall, very personable and aware of when to dig deeper on an issue and celebrate the wins. Highly recommend.
Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So grateful to have connected with Michelle last year & now reconnected today. Feels like we didn’t miss a beat & she remembered so many little details about my life from a year ago.
Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Michelle is wonderful! She listens and gives feedback and multiple potential solutions that can help you with what you are dealing with
Written on Nov 20, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s wonderful :) always listens but also guides. & that’s so important
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Working with Michelle has been a helpful, consistent breath of fresh air. Her perspective, questions, understanding and care are greatly appreciated and have been very helpful as I try to navigate through several diffulties. She encourages me to grow and practice new skills, all without pressure, shame or impatience. It's been a very valuable experience and I appreciate Michelle tremendously
Written on Nov 14, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I love our conversations, they have helped me get threw some dark times and help me breathe and move forward one step at a time
Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Michelle has helped so much in just two sessions. She’s very compassionate and understanding. She is helping me through my darkest time.
Written on Sep 13, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle has been very helpful to me. She has gotten me past a lot of fears I have had to deal with. She has helped me with some marital issues i have been dealing with for a long time. I always look forwatd to my sessions with her, even though she has helped me clear my mind about many things already. I would definitely recommend Michelle to others.
Written on Aug 01, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I came to Michelle with a need to understand if my lens of the world was appropriate or if there were adjustments needed. If the lens was correct, then how should I think about some of these things. I think we've made progress on this and I've grown in confidence that my view while isnt perfect, is reliable and I can better rationalize feedback and know where I can set boundaries.
Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
My experience with Michelle was phenomenal! She is great at talking about areas in your life that you’ve explained to her and she listens extremely attentively to everything you have to say and gives great advise and how you can make changes in your life for the better! Super nice and understanding!
Great therapist!!
Written on Jun 10, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Amazing. Like I’m talking to a friend
Written on Apr 11, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I was one of those people who didn’t think I was the therapy type - that is, until I was matched with Michelle Schmidt. In only a few sessions, she has used her thoughtful approach and expertise to bring much-needed clarity to my situation. Her ability to listen without judgement, see the big picture, and set reasonable goals is unmatched. No longer the skeptic, I now look forward to every upcoming session with great anticipation.
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Michelle is Amazing!!
Written on Mar 05, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
kind, great listening, and great at helping me with strategies to help with my anxiety
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Michelle had great ideas to help me with my issues. I feel very confidant with her knowledge and has really helped me to be on a better path.
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Michelle has been great! Very supportive and easy to connect with! Highly recommend!
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
So far it’s been a pleasure to work with Michelle. She is kind and compassionate and reminds me to be kind to myself which is a reminder I always need. She focuses on strength based therapy which helps remind me when I feel defeated.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Good therapist
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Love working with Michelle so far
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Michelle was extremely helpful and took the time to listen and ask appropriate questions during a difficult time. Her expertise shines through.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
I knew I would appreciate the convenience and privacy of in-home therapy via video, but I was prepared to need several attempts until I met someone I was comfortable talking to. I am grateful that I found Michelle in the very first therapist I was matched with - she is insightful, friendly, and a wonderful listener. I'm amazed at how quickly I was able to gel with her, and feel great about the progress I have made with her help.
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
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