I am licensed in Michigan with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, women's issues, substance use disorder, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801081709
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michele "Shelly" Virva. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Shelly is a wonderful lady, great listener and very knowledgeable and understanding! I highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Michele "Shelly" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s so personable, it makes it so easy to chat about any obstacles in my day or life.
Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Michele "Shelly" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I greatly appreciate how organic our discussions are and when she probes for more information, it never feels intrusive. Excellent communication and guidance skills.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Michele "Shelly" for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shelly is very attentive and a good listener. She offers varying approaches and has great follow up
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Michele "Shelly" for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Very helpful
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Michele "Shelly" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd