Therapist profile
Rae Ann Michalko, LCSW, LISW
Pennsylvania
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and mood concerns
Continue with RaeKey details
- CredentialsLCSW, LISW
- LicenseLCSW, Pennsylvania / CW014075; LISW, Ohio / I.2304561; LICSW, West Virginia / DP00946537; LCSW, Kentucky / 257845; LMSW, Michigan / 6801116663
- NPI1992720411
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Practical coping skills
About Rae
Rae Ann Michalko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 30 years of professional experience. She practices in Pennsylvania and focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. Rae Ann works directly with clients to address life changes, motivation, coping, and other common concerns.
She keeps conversations straightforward and practical. Sessions look at what is happening now and what patterns contribute to frustration or resentment. Rae Ann talks through concrete steps people can try between sessions, such as behavior changes, communication strategies, and basic coping skills.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across multiple states, which informs a pragmatic approach to problems that build up over years. Rae Ann pays attention to how life transitions, caregiving demands, and mood shifts affect day-to-day functioning. She also addresses issues tied to aging, fertility stress, and postpartum mood changes when they come up.
When concerns involve intimacy, parenting stress, sleep problems, or addictive behavior, Rae Ann helps clients map small, manageable adjustments. She also supports people working through grief, isolation, jealousy, and questions about life purpose. The focus is on usable techniques rather than labels.
Starting therapy is framed as a practical step. Rae Ann asks about current routines, what increases tension, and what has helped in the past. From there she and the client shape short-term goals and revisit them as needed.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Rae Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One common approach is skills-based work that builds practical coping strategies for stress, anger, and anxiety. This involves identifying triggers, rehearsing alternative responses, and practicing communication techniques to reduce escalation. She also draws on behavior-focused methods that look at routines and habits that keep problems going. These techniques help with sleep, motivation, and patterns that worsen mood or irritability by suggesting small, testable adjustments to daily life. Choosing the best approach is part of the initial work. Rae Ann will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods as goals change. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide which techniques are emphasized. Confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, or pick a check-in that works around work breaks. They can also allow sessions where in-person visits are impractical. Talk with the matching process to learn which formats are currently offered and to schedule an initial appointment.Areas of focus
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with adults who want to manage snapping, built-up resentment, and frustration that affects relationships or work.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and straightforward, focusing on clear steps and communication strategies to reduce tension and reactivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience spanning clinical roles in multiple states.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Pennsylvania; her licenses include KY LCSW and OH LISW.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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