- Relationship focus
- Creative tools
- Life changes
About Michele
Michele Kahn is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of professional experience in Arizona. She focuses on relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Michele draws on a long background in the creative arts to bring varied tools into sessions. She encourages people to notice their strengths and take small steps toward change. Michele affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports clients through that first step.
In session she keeps things straightforward and practical. She listens to each person's story and treats them as the expert on their life. Michele uses creative exercises when they help, such as art-based activities or written reflections, alongside conversation. The work often focuses on building confidence, improving relationships, and clarifying career direction.
Michele also addresses issues such as body image, eating and food-related concerns, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and guilt or shame. She has experience supporting people facing cancer and postpartum depression, and she helps those navigating midlife or aging questions. Money and financial issues are among the topics she can explore with clients.
Her style is collaborative and encouraging. Michele helps clients set realistic goals and practices skills between sessions. She explains options in plain language and adjusts tools to fit each person's needs and preferences.
To begin, she asks people to describe what matters most to them and then creates a plan tailored to those goals. Michele emphasizes steady progress and practical steps, rather than quick fixes.
How Michele’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Michele uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. One common approach she uses is goal-focused conversation work, which helps people identify clear steps to improve relationships, confidence, or career direction. This method emphasizes practical actions and skill-building that can be practiced between sessions.She also brings creative arts-based exercises into the process. These simple activities - such as drawing, journaling prompts, or structured reflections - help people access feelings and try new perspectives. They can be useful for topics like body image, grief, or life transitions, and are easy to adapt to remote sessions when needed.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michele will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.
For practical matters, confirm the current session options before booking. Michele’s focus is on fitting therapy into everyday life - making it possible to work on relationship challenges, money and financial issues, or career decisions without major disruption. Online work can make scheduling more flexible, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions fit into a busy routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michele help with?
She helps people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include body image, eating concerns, mood issues, and money and financial issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Michele listens carefully, uses creative tools when helpful, and focuses on small, realistic steps clients can practice between sessions.
How much experience does she have working in this field?
She has 25 years of professional work experience and has applied that background to a wide range of concerns, including career and life-transition work.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Arizona with the designations AZ LCSW and CA LCSW noted in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.