- Practical coping strategies
- Values-based work
- Attachment-focused
About Michele
Michele Bonanno is a licensed mental health counselor with 32 years of clinical experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and money and financial issues. She works with clients facing relationship strain, parenting stress, addiction challenges, grief, and changes at work or in life. Michele uses a straightforward, respectful approach that centers each person as an individual.
Her sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Michele draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and on emotion-focused methods to process painful experiences. She also uses acceptance and commitment strategies to help people notice what matters and act in line with their values.
Michele pays attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships affect current behavior. She helps people spot long-standing patterns like avoidance, codependency, or difficulty with intimacy and then tries out new ways of relating. The goal is clearer choices rather than quick fixes.
Over three decades she has worked with many different concerns, including ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, eating and sleep difficulties, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and career decisions. Michele combines empathic listening with practical problem solving so clients leave sessions with concrete next steps.
Based in Florida, Michele offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions to fit their needs. She uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps that match those values. It helps with anxiety, stress, and making decisions when worry or avoidance get in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with depression, anxiety, and managing everyday problems. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early relationships shape current reactions and closeness with others; this work can be useful for intimacy issues, codependency, and long-standing relational patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means trying out tools in sessions and adjusting based on what helps most for day-to-day life.
The therapist's biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow quicker check-ins during a workday, or make it simpler to meet when travel is difficult. Licensed professionals can still guide skill practice, offer behavioral experiments, and coach through stressful moments effectively in remote appointments. Discuss your needs during the initial scheduling step to pick the best format for your situation.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michele address related to money?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship strains that affect financial decisions and daily money management.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and straightforward, mixing listening with practical tools clients can use between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 32 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is Michele licensed and located?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Michele?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.