Michelle Laver, LISW, OH | Psychotherapist

About Michelle Laver

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Psychological Trauma

Stress Management

Asperger's Syndrome

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Adlerian

Christian Counseling

AEDP

Coaching

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michelle Laver

Hi there, I'm Michelle! My name is Michelle Laver, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a supervisory certification (LISW) in the state of Ohio, with 25 years of professional work experience. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, and stress disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and various other approaches to help my clients become their best selves. My approach I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. I am here to support and empower you on that journey. My focus I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults navigating life transitions and coping with ongoing stress related to abuse, trauma, and neglect experienced during their formative years and young adulthood. My communication style My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment. My journey to mental healthcare I decided to become a therapist because I have always gravitated toward helping others—whether volunteering in the community and abroad or serving as a victim advocate within the court system. I am a foster/adoptive parent of a special needs child, now an adult, and I worked with adults with autism and special needs for 15 years before becoming a therapist. I enjoy seeing individuals become the best versions of themselves and feel privileged to be part of their journey. My goals for you My approach to goal setting with clients is client-centered, focusing on working together to define what you want to accomplish during our time together.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Ohio

Education and training

Eastern Michigan University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1851841787

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What practice does Michelle Laver work with?

Michelle Laver works with Rula Health - Ohio.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michelle Laver?

Michelle Laver frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Michelle Laver on their profile.