Charles Michel, LCSW

Indiana · 31 years in practice

Charles Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 31 years of experience who uses an approachable, relationship-focused way of working.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34004273A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1609901008 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 31
Languages: English

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About Charles

Charles Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 31 years of experience who uses an approachable, relationship-focused way of working. He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with client-centered and cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people feel understood and make practical changes. His style is warm and collaborative and aimed at helping people talk through what matters most to them.

He helps with anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and challenges related to intimacy and self-esteem.

Background and approach

Everyday life issues such as parenting, career stress, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with change are part of his practice. Charles has worked in independent practice for decades and has experience with mood disorders and long-term concerns as well as short-term problem-solving.

He integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation is needed and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools for shifting patterns that cause distress. Clients can expect a steady, personal approach that puts the therapeutic relationship first. Sessions focus on clear goals, gentle reflection, and practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve relationships.

He also attends to multicultural concerns and life situations like adoption, caregiver stress, and divorce. Based in Indiana, he offers sessions in English and provides help with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. He emphasizes collaboration and works with each person to figure out reasonable first steps for change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Charles lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Adoption and foster care
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Forgiveness
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Charles names

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Online support

How EFT and practical therapies work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and change painful emotional patterns in relationships and personal life. Online EFT focuses on recognizing feelings, naming needs, and trying new ways of connecting or responding to stressors. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering a supportive space where the therapist listens without judgment and follows the client’s lead to set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces small practical experiments to test new ways of acting and thinking.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to lean more on EFT, CBT, DBT skills, or a client-centered stance and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video is useful for fuller conversations and emotional work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can support quick check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on real, usable steps toward feeling better.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, and many everyday life concerns like parenting, career stress, and self-esteem.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is warm and collaborative, emphasizing a strong working relationship and practical steps. He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered work, and CBT or DBT skills as needed.

How much experience does he have?

He has 31 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in independent practice with a broad range of emotional and behavioral issues.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

He is based in Indiana and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can sessions be done online or by phone?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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