- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment and family
About Michelle
Michelle Wildy is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 33 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Michelle works with adults who notice patterns from their past shaping current relationships and day-to-day life.
Her work pays attention to attachment and family of origin issues when those patterns are part of what brings someone to therapy. She also addresses abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. Michelle supports people dealing with cancer, aging and related geriatric issues, and the emotional effects of disaster or other major life events.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Michelle helps people name recurring patterns, try different ways of communicating, and experiment with small changes in daily routines. She uses approaches grounded in evidence to help clients manage anxiety, process grief, and make decisions during life transitions.
With many years in practice, Michelle draws on broad experience with mood concerns, complicated grief, and relationship conflict. She pays attention to how earlier family roles and expectations can continue to influence choices and reactions today. Clients leave with clearer ways to handle stress and better tools for everyday interactions.
Michelle works in Maryland and conducts sessions in English. She does not accept international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online appointment process.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and lift mood.She also draws on acceptance-oriented methods that teach skills for living with difficult feelings rather than fighting them. These techniques can help people tolerate grief, manage strong emotions, and stay focused on values during life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Michelle will discuss options with each client and adjust methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they prioritize what is most useful in day-to-day life, whether that is symptom management, relationship work, or coping with ongoing stressors.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many clients find online sessions helpful because they make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so progress continues between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as attachment and abandonment.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on naming patterns, improving communication, and developing manageable coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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