- Collaborative care
- Skills-based tools
- Relationship focus
About Michelle
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to help people manage mood, sleep, anger, and self-esteem problems. She also supports those navigating parenting challenges, intimacy issues, and major life changes like separation or caregiving stress.
Michelle adapts therapy to the person in front of her rather than using a single fixed method. That can mean learning new coping skills from cognitive behavioral work, practicing emotion-focused exercises to improve connection, or using mindfulness strategies to reduce reactivity. Sessions include education, skill-building, and time to talk through what matters most to the client.
She brings about 12 years of clinical experience across different settings and with varied concerns, including chronic illness, addiction, attachment and family-of-origin issues. Michelle is licensed in Florida and Ohio and offers services in English.
People who want a direct, empathetic therapist who values collaboration may find her approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
How Michelle blends approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship; it helps people feel understood and clarifies what they most want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship reactivity, and substance use.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs and then suggest which methods to try first. Decisions are made together and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between errands. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because they rely on conversational work and skills practice that can be done by phone or video, while mindfulness exercises can be practiced between meetings. Ask about practical scheduling and format details when arranging the first appointment to find what fits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, sleep and eating problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, combining skill-building, education, and empathetic listening to help clients reach practical goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has about 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families across a range of concerns and care settings.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Florida and Ohio, with practice based in Florida.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.