Michele Forte, LCSW

Michele Forte is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with grief, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and big life transitions. Michele also offers coaching for executives and professionals looking to clarify goals and follow through on change.

Her approach is practical and person-centered. Michele listens first, then helps set clear, manageable goals. Sessions focus on what feels most urgent to the client and on small steps that add up over time.

She draws on experience with relationship ruptures such as divorce and infidelity, and with challenges like isolation, money strain, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose. Michele keeps conversations straightforward and outcome-oriented while staying responsive to each person’s pace.

Michele frames change as a collaborative process. She and the client create a tailored plan that balances coaching-style action with emotional support. Progress is measured in concrete shifts - clearer decisions, steadier confidence, and improved coping with daily pressures.

People seeking help for midlife transitions will find practical guidance and planning alongside emotional processing. Michele emphasizes strategies that can be used between sessions to maintain momentum and build resilience over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Michele uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach focuses on goal-setting and skills practice to build confidence and improve daily functioning; this helps with motivation, workplace issues, and financial stress. Another approach centers on processing loss and transition through guided conversations and coping strategies to reduce overwhelm and create a path forward for grief and midlife change.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. Michele collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts the balance between coaching-style action plans and deeper emotional exploration as progress unfolds.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since the biography does not list specific session formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about current session options when you arrange a first appointment so you can choose what best fits your routine and goals.