Michele Forte

Michele Forte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping people through major life changes. She supports those coping with grief, building self-esteem, and finding motivation after loss or transition. Michele also offers coaching for professionals aiming for clearer goals and better balance.

Her style is straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what steps feel possible next. Michele works with each person to shape a plan that fits their situation and priorities rather than using one fixed method.

Clients come for help with divorce and separation, infidelity, loneliness, and midlife decisions. She also addresses concerns about money, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose. Michele aims to make discussions about difficult topics feel manageable and goal oriented.

In sessions she blends listening with concrete tools and action plans. Expect collaborative goal setting, check-ins on progress, and adjustments when something isn’t working. The emphasis is on realistic changes you can carry into daily life.

Michele practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. She frames change as a step-by-step process and encourages people to try small shifts first. The work is paced to each person’s readiness and needs.

How Michele’s approaches fit into online work

Many clients benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes structured problem solving - breaking overwhelming problems into smaller steps and testing what works. This helps with practical issues like workplace stress, financial decisions, and next steps after a separation.

Another useful approach centers on grief and adjustment work. It provides space to name losses, understand how they affect daily life, and build routines that restore energy and focus. That approach often pairs emotional processing with concrete coping strategies to rebuild confidence and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, then suggest a plan and adjust it as you go. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays relevant and realistic.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about available options when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, or talking without travel time. These practical benefits can help keep progress steady while managing everyday demands.