Michelle Curry, LCSW

Michelle Curry is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and mood challenges. Michelle offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where each person’s story is heard and respected.

She listens first, then helps people name what feels most difficult. Her approach emphasizes empathy and practical tools that can be used between sessions. Over time clients often gain more clarity about their feelings and the patterns that shape their choices.

Michelle has a long history of working with people facing parenting stress, caregiver fatigue, issues around adoption and foster care, and challenges tied to identity and sexual orientation. She also supports those coping with trauma, eating concerns, ADHD, and life transitions. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each situation.

In sessions Michelle helps people build coping skills, improve communication, and address control or codependency issues when those come up. She aims to break problems into manageable steps so progress feels realistic and steady. Her style balances practical skill-building with empathic listening.

People who choose Michelle can expect a steady, patient clinician who respects individual differences. She practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How Michelle’s approaches translate to online therapy

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach she uses is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety, stress, and mood regulation. These techniques break problems into small, doable steps and give people tools to use between sessions.

Another frequent focus is communication and relationship work, where the emphasis is on recognizing interaction patterns and practicing new ways of expressing needs. This kind of work helps with intimacy-related concerns, codependency, and conflict that affect daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will listen to your concerns, discuss possible methods, and tailor the plan to match your goals and preferences. Together you decide what to try first and how to measure progress over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include easier scheduling around work or family commitments, shorter check-ins when needed, and reduced travel time. Online sessions can make it simpler to maintain continuity during life changes while working with a licensed professional to address jealousy, trauma, anxiety, and related concerns.