Michelle Tiger, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting relationships and life changes
- Relationship and trauma focus
- Career and parenting support
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
About Michelle Tiger
Michelle Tiger is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who brings focused clinical care to adults facing relationship, mood, stress, and life-transition challenges. With four years of clinical experience, she works with people on issues such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, addiction, parenting concerns, caregiving and chronic illness, intimacy and relationship difficulties, grief, and career or employment struggles. She also supports clients dealing with trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and identity-related concerns including LGBT matters.
Before practicing psychotherapy, Michelle held roles in aging services, adult day programs, community re-entry, hospice, and home care, and she has worked with individuals in correctional settings. That background informs her attention to whole-person needs and practical life supports, including coaching around job search and employment challenges. Her approach is grounded in client-centered care and compassion, and she uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and problem-solving strategies. She is trained in CBT for insomnia and encourages small, sustainable changes in movement, nutrition, and routines to support mental and physical well-being.
Michelle frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping each person identify goals, examine patterns that keep them stuck, and develop realistic steps toward greater functioning and satisfaction. She strives to be a steady presence for clients navigating hard transitions and ongoing stressors.
Before practicing psychotherapy, Michelle held roles in aging services, adult day programs, community re-entry, hospice, and home care, and she has worked with individuals in correctional settings. That background informs her attention to whole-person needs and practical life supports, including coaching around job search and employment challenges. Her approach is grounded in client-centered care and compassion, and she uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and problem-solving strategies. She is trained in CBT for insomnia and encourages small, sustainable changes in movement, nutrition, and routines to support mental and physical well-being.
Michelle frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping each person identify goals, examine patterns that keep them stuck, and develop realistic steps toward greater functioning and satisfaction. She strives to be a steady presence for clients navigating hard transitions and ongoing stressors.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Tiger have?
Michelle Tiger has 4 years of clinical experience.
Is Michelle Tiger a licensed therapist?
Yes. Michelle holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as PA LCSW CW017899.
In which languages does Michelle Tiger provide therapy?
Michelle provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Tiger located?
Michelle is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Michelle Tiger as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Tiger through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Tiger work with international clients?
Yes, Michelle Tiger works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Tiger cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care and growth
Michelle integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients navigate emotional and practical challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own solutions and strengths - it often benefits people seeking validation and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical strategies and skills practice, and is useful for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and problem-solving.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to assess needs, try interventions, and adjust methods so therapy aligns with the client’s goals and preferences. That partnership helps tailor treatment to what actually works for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic connection and progress.