Michelle Green, MSW

IllinoisIowaServices: Individual Adult TherapyServices: Individual Child/Teen Therapy
Written By Dr. Elizabeth Barlow, LCSW-S, LICSW

Hi, I’m Michelle.

I believe therapy works best when it feels real—where you can show up exactly as you are and be met with compassion, curiosity, and care. I work with teens (15+) and adults of all genders and identities, who are navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-worth, trauma, identity questions, grief in all it’s forms, and everyday stress.

Clients often describe me as easy to talk to, genuine, and laid back—but also deeply committed to their healing. I take time to reflect on your story and what you truly need, not just what fits in a textbook. In our sessions, laughter, tears, frustration, silence, and insight all have a place. I show up as a human first, not just a therapist and I believe that matters.

My approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you connect with your values, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to heal from past experiences, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore and support your inner parts, and somatic practices to reconnect mind and body. I also pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and research from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study, always tailoring therapy to your unique needs.

Outside of therapy, I love reading, cooking, a good Netflix series, and starting or ending my day soaking in a sunrise or sunset. Those simple moments of peace remind me how powerful it is to reconnect with ourselves—and I love helping others find that space, too.

If you’re seeking a therapist who will meet you with warmth, honesty, and a personalized approach, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

 

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief

  • Self Esteem

  • Stress

Groups I Work With

Bisexual Allied

Body Positivity

Gay Allied

HIV / AIDS Allied

Lesbian Allied

Little Person Allied

Non-Binary Allied

Queer Allied

Racial Justice Allied

Sex Worker Allied

Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

Single Mother

Transgender Allied

Veterans

Services

Individual Adult Therapy

Individual Child/Teen Therapy

Age Groups

Teenagers (13-17)

Adults 18+

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Client-Centered Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Solution-Focused Therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Dr. Elizabeth Barlow, LCSW-S, LICSW

Dr. Barlow. is an Independent Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor licensed in Massachusetts, West Virginia, Virginia, Florida, and Texas. She has a passion for helping her clients make positive progress towards achieving their goals for happiness by taking an individualistic approach. Dr. Barlow knows that everyone's goals and journey towards happiness is unique and her favorite part of being a therapist is to help clients shrink the feelings of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm by breaking it down into small, digestible pieces.

https://kindermind.com/providers/p/dr-elizabeth-barlow
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