- Holistic therapist
- Sleep and rest focus
- Mindfulness based
About Michelle
Michelle Pellin is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep struggles, parenting challenges, and changes in life. She supports those dealing with grief, trauma, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, relationship and intimacy questions, addictions, and issues around self-esteem. Michelle welcomes LGBT clients and people with diverse backgrounds and identities.
She holds two master's degrees, one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling. Before clinical practice she spent many years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent working with mentally and emotionally disabled teens, and she adopted two of them. Michelle also worked seven years as a case manager helping people with acquired brain injuries, physical challenges, and elder care needs.
Michelle describes her approach as holistic and spiritually minded. She listens without judgment and offers gentle guidance while keeping the client in charge of decisions. Sessions often focus on practical steps people can try between meetings to improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and manage daily stress.
Her methods draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques. These tools are used to address patterns that get in the way of rest, coping, and close relationships, and to build skills for mood regulation and problem solving.
With 11 years of experience, Michelle aims to help people find more calm and balance. She encourages small, steady changes and supports clients as they practice new habits for better sleep, relationships, and wellbeing.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and sleep struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to change behavior and improve mood or sleep routines. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and calm the mind during stressful moments. Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and lifestyle. She aims to tailor sessions so they support clearer thinking, better sleep habits, and steady progress rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. The original profile does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not possible, and reduce travel time so people can work on sleep routines and coping skills without rearranging their entire schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to work in virtual meetings and to support practice between sessions.Areas of expertise
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, parenting worries, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, and a wide range of other issues listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and spiritually minded. She listens, offers gentle guidance, and keeps clients in charge of what feels right for them.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Michelle has 11 years of clinical experience, two master's degrees, many years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent, and seven years as a case manager supporting clients with brain injury, physical challenges, and elder care.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC and practices from Connecticut while also holding licensure in Florida as noted.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
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 payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.