01 · Who Michelle works with

Michelle works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and grief

Michelle lists 5 specialisms and 18 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Michelle chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Michelle's own words

What Michelle says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

Michelle E. Ross, LCSW, MSW, MHCI

Hello, and welcome. My name is Michelle E. Ross, LCSW, MSW, MHCI, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree from Temple University.

I provide a supportive, compassionate space where individuals can explore life's challenges, process difficult emotions, and work toward personal growth and healing. My clinical experience includes trauma-informed, person-centered care, grief and loss support, and talk therapy. My approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, motivational coaching, and building a collaborative therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect.

I believe that meaningful change begins when people feel truly heard and understood. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to walk alongside you as you explore your experiences, identify strengths, gain insight, and develop practical tools for navigating life's challenges.

Whether you are coping with grief, working through the effects of trauma, managing stress, looking to increase your coping skills, or facing a life transition, or simply looking for a safe place to talk, I strive to create an environment where you can share openly without fear of judgment.

For clients who desire it, I am also able to integrate Christian faith and values into the therapeutic process, offering support from a Christian perspective while respecting each individual's beliefs, experiences, and personal journey.

My goal is to help you feel supported, empowered, and equipped to move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and hope. I would be honored to be part of your journey toward healing and well-being.

Michelle Ross, on the BetterHelp listing · read 6 Nov 2026

03 · How Michelle works

The 3 approaches Michelle lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Michelle lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Michelle's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Michelle runs a session.

Acceptance and Commitment TherapyACT

Rather than trying to argue a painful thought away, ACT works on loosening its grip and getting on with what matters to you anyway. Sessions spend real time naming your values, then building action around them while difficult feelings are still present.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Michelle practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Michelle's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Michelle at this point.

2. Naming Michelle specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Michelle is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Michelle.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Michelle

Built from what Michelle actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Michelle's - Michelle has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW

Licensed in

Pennsylvania

Licence

PA LCSW CW028078

Licence number

CW028078

Licence expires

28 Feb 2027

NPI

1861397663

Years in practice

6

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

29 Oct 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Michelle's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 6 Nov 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Michelle. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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