- Sleep and rest focus
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative goal setting
About Michelle
Michelle Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with twelve years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, addiction, and sleep difficulties. Michelle aims to create a comfortable space where individuals can talk through what’s most pressing and set clear goals for change.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. She uses education, coaching, and empathy to help people build skills and make choices that fit their lives. Sessions focus on concrete strategies for coping with tough feelings, improving sleep, and managing everyday stressors.
Michelle draws from several well-known methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices. She adapts these methods to match each person’s story, preferences, and goals rather than using a single fixed plan.
Over her career she has supported people through grief, parenting strain, chronic illness, communication problems, and issues related to intimacy and attachment. Michelle also addresses concerns like eating struggles, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and caregiver stress when those come up in sessions.
She practices in Florida and brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions. People who want focused, practical help for sleep and day-to-day coping will find an approach that emphasizes collaboration and small, manageable steps.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps clarify goals so sessions stay relevant to the person’s life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses short practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, mood problems, and sleep routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions run high.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then they will try methods that fit those needs and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and flexible.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments around work or caregiving schedules. It also lets people use brief check-ins, practice skills between sessions, and bring real-life examples from their day into conversations, which helps make changes stick.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Michelle helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addiction, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, and many related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is Michelle’s general therapy style?
She uses a person-centered and practical style that combines education, empathy, and coaching. Sessions often focus on skill building, problem solving, and improving daily routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has twelve years of experience working as a social worker with individuals, couples, and families.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Florida with licensure noted as FL LCSW and OH LISW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients in her stated region.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with Michelle?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.