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LCSW, LISW

Rae Ann Michalko, LCSW, LISW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Rae

Rae Ann Michalko brings three decades of clinical experience to people seeking help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and ADHD. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while shaping conversations and care to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Rae Ann frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages clients by acknowledging that starting therapy takes courage. Licensed to practice as an LCSW and LISW, she has guided clients through issues such as coping with life changes, motivation and self-esteem struggles, grief, addiction concerns, intimacy and sleeping difficulties, and mood disorders.

Her work also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, postpartum depression, multicultural concerns, and a range of relational and identity topics. Rae Ann adapts treatment plans to the individual rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions, focusing on practical strategies and sustained growth.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Rae Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes cognitive strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, which can help reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase motivation. Another approach centers on emotion-focused and behavioral strategies that teach coping skills for stress, sleep problems, and relationship challenges, offering concrete tools for daily life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is collaborative; Rae Ann will work with each client to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts treatment plans over time, checking in to refine techniques and ensure the work stays relevant and achievable.

Online sessions provide flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. These formats allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult and make it possible to access licensed professionals from different locations within applicable regions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rae Ann commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, grief, addictions, sleeping problems, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe Rae Ann’s therapeutic style?
Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rae Ann has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people through mood disorders, life transitions, and other concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Pennsylvania; her license details are KY LCSW 257845 and OH LISW I.2304561.
Does she offer therapy in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not listed as accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy with Rae Ann?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFertility issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan

Languages

English

What Rae can help with

Rae Ann Michalko works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Rae works with clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and motivation.

Experience and training

Rae is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania, with 30 years of clinical experience.