Michelle Tiger, LCSW

Michelle Tiger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who practices with a practical, client-centered focus. She brings clarity and calm to conversations about stress, depression, relationships, and life changes. Michelle also supports people coping with caregiving roles, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness, and sleep problems like insomnia.

She draws on several evidence-based approaches to help people move forward. Sessions often involve noticing and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thinking patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and actions, and motivational strategies to set realistic goals.

Before working primarily in therapy she held roles in aging services, hospice, home care, adult day programs, and community re-entry. That background informs her work with caregivers and those facing health or disability challenges. She also provides coaching around job searching and employment concerns.

In sessions she keeps the tone supportive and nonjudgmental. Michelle invites each person to name their goals and to try small, manageable changes. She emphasizes movement, exercise, and nutrition as part of whole-person care when appropriate.

Michelle has four years of documented clinical experience as a therapist. She is an LGBTQ+ ally and has worked with people in a variety of settings, including correctional facilities. Her practice is based in Pennsylvania and she conducts work in English.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It often helps with life transitions, chronic stress, and coping with health issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems like insomnia, and patterns that keep people stuck.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s goals and pace, giving space to describe struggles and decide what changes feel right. This approach supports people facing caregiving demands, grief, or relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She often blends techniques so therapy matches what the person needs at each stage.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to connect from different locations and maintain continuity during life transitions.