- 32 years experience
- LMHC in Florida
- Focus on sleep
About Michele
Michele Bonanno is an LMHC with 32 years of clinical experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, and relationship pain. She works with individuals dealing with ADHD, addictions, career strain, and major life changes. Michele pays attention to what matters most to each person and keeps things straightforward and practical.
Her sessions focus on building useful tools and clearer thinking. Michele blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based ideas to reduce unhelpful habits and increase valued action. She also uses attachment-informed and client-centered methods to explore relational patterns and strengthen emotional connection with oneself and others.
Michele draws on a long record of work with complicated emotional issues, including trauma, self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related concerns, and compassion fatigue. She helps people notice patterns, practice new responses, and set realistic goals for change. The emphasis is on small, steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People often leave with practical strategies for managing stress, improving sleep routines, and coping with grief or change. Michele frames treatment around each person's values and daily life so new skills fit real-world demands. Her style is calm, direct, and respectful of each client's pace.
She practices in Florida and provides services in English. Prospective clients who want to begin can use the Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
Approaches that translate to online sessions
Michele uses evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in everyday language. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts while taking steps that matter, which helps with stress, sleep difficulties, and motivation. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing new skills, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. That approach can help people understand patterns in intimacy and connection and work on safer ways of relating. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; Michele will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful before shaping a plan.
Confirm the available session formats when you schedule so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering sessions from different locations. Many people find that learning skills and practicing them between meetings fits well with regular online sessions, while others prefer longer meetings to dig deeper into relationship and trauma work.
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Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michele commonly address
Michele supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addictions, and many life transitions.
What is her therapy style like
Her approach is practical and person-centered. Sessions emphasize problem-solving, skill building, and exploring relational patterns at a comfortable pace.
How much experience does she have
She has 32 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and where is she based
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect
Sessions are offered in English and the practice accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available at the time you schedule.
How are fees handled
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 her
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.