- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative care
- Focus on relationships
About Michelle
Michelle Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who helps people sort out stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and money and financial issues. She brings a straightforward, compassionate approach and focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions. Michelle aims to create a space where people feel heard and understood before moving into problem-solving.
With 12 years of experience, Michelle draws on several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered listening to learn what matters most to you. She also employs cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior tools to teach skills for intense emotions.
Michelle emphasizes education and empowerment in sessions. That can look like learning new coping skills, practicing communication strategies, or setting small goals that add up. She will work with you to make a plan that fits your everyday life and challenges.
Her background includes helping people with addictions, grief, attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family-of-origin patterns. She also supports people facing parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties, and work or career stress.
Michelle is licensed in Florida and Ohio and provides care in English. She prefers to shape therapy around each person’s unique story and to adjust approaches as needs change. If you want a practical, empathetic guide through life transitions, Michelle offers that collaborative style.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Michelle often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and letting your concerns set the agenda; this approach helps when you need a nonjudgmental space to talk through stress or relationship issues. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to spot patterns of thinking that make problems worse and to practice practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) appears in her work as well, offering skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with you to decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so sessions stay useful as situations change.
If you are considering online care, confirm the exact session formats before booking since options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday context and bring real-life situations into session discussions. Licensed professionals can help tailor the plan and schedule so therapy fits your routine and objectives.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Michelle commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, and ADHD among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with teachable skills and goal setting to make change practical.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families on a range of concerns.
What credentials and location information are on record?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Florida and Ohio; her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.