Therapist profile
Charles Michel, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Mood concerns
Continue with CharlesKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Indiana / 34004273A
- NPI1609901008
- Experience31 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Emotion-focused work
About Charles
Charles Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 31 years of experience. He works with adults facing mood and behavior concerns and a broad range of life stresses, including anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and parenting challenges.
He spent decades in private practice helping people with both serious clinical disorders and everyday pressures. That includes long-term conditions like bipolar disorder and persistent anxiety, plus problems that pile up at home and work. He also addresses issues tied to adoption, foster care, autism, caregiving stress, and multicultural concerns.
His approach centers on a collaborative relationship. He uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect, then draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot patterns of thinking and behavior. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and emotionally-focused work when relationship distress is central.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Clients can expect clear steps, skill practice, and space to talk through recent incidents and longer patterns. Charles aims to help people name triggers, try different responses, and build day-to-day routines that reduce reactivity.
He also brings existential perspectives for people wrestling with meaning, life-stage changes, or big transitions. Over time he mixes approaches to address mood disorders, trauma, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and work-related stress.
Sessions are offered in English from Indiana. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Charles integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in practical, down-to-earth ways. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what matters most. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete tools to shift unhelpful patterns.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when reactions feel intense. DBT skills are short, teachable practices that can be used during heated moments or in daily routines to reduce reactivity and improve self-control.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That plan can change as progress is made, and decisions are made collaboratively.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time for appointments. Licensed professionals commonly adapt CBT and DBT exercises to an online setting so clients can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with related to anger?
He works with anger as part of broader concerns like relationship strain, stress, trauma, and mood disorders. Anger is addressed alongside related problems such as resentment, impulsive reactions, and communication breakdowns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered style paired with practical techniques. Sessions combine listening with skill practice from CBT and DBT when useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 31 years of professional experience as an LCSW, including long-term private practice work with mood disorders, ADHD, and stress-related problems.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana. Sessions are provided in English.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people in his service area in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will depend on the chosen subscription and the region.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session through the site process.
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