Michelle Mohn

Michelle Mohn is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience supporting people through major life shifts. She helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, career questions, grief, and adjusting to big changes. Michelle speaks plain language and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

Her approach centers on listening first. She sees clients as the experts on their own lives and builds on the strengths they already have. Sessions look at what is getting in the way now and what small, realistic changes could make life feel more manageable.

Michelle uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a calm, respectful space for people to talk through hard emotions and decisions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of coping. Both approaches are framed around clear goals and simple tools clients can use between sessions.

She has particular experience supporting people facing life-changing diagnoses, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and the strain of workplace and money concerns. Michelle also works with issues like body image, loneliness, and finding meaning after loss.

Therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability. Michelle uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and she offers services in English for people located in Illinois.

How these approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, listening space where the client leads the conversation. The therapist reflects what is said, helps clarify priorities, and supports clients in finding their own answers. This approach is useful for working through grief, compassion fatigue, and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioral changes. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, workplace problems, and rebuilding confidence after life changes.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to set goals and choose which techniques to try. Sessions may shift over time as needs and priorities change, with a continued focus on practical tools and real-world steps.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and check in from different locations when needed. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video for people with limited bandwidth or tight schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt approaches like client-centered work and CBT to an online setting, keeping the work goal-oriented and focused on everyday coping.