- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addiction
- Skills and coping
About Michelle
Michelle Boyles is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship struggles. She approaches sessions with a practical, down-to-earth style and focuses on clear goals. People looking for help with grief, anger, low self-esteem, or life changes may find her straightforward manner helpful.
Michelle trained in social work after earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work. She has an LCSW in Florida and has worked across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. Over the years she has supported people managing trauma and abuse, substance use, family conflict, and complex mood conditions including bipolar disorder and depression.
In sessions she aims to blend skills training with problem-solving and moments of reflection. That can mean using tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to change unhelpful thoughts, practicing mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity, or trying structured DBT techniques for handling intense emotions. Motivational interviewing and client-centered principles shape how she helps people find what matters to them.
Michelle also pays attention to caregiving stress, aging concerns, codependency, and issues that come from family of origin patterns. She works with people dealing with isolation, purpose questions, and career-related strain. Her style is to teach skills, set practical steps, and check progress along the way.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Florida. She does not take international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How therapy approaches fit into online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers through respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. It helps when someone needs space to sort values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety, depression, and some relationship patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers specific skills for handling intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive reactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that match those goals. If an approach doesn't fit, adjustments can be made so work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.
Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make practicing skills between sessions more immediate by using technology to support homework and follow-ups. Ask about the available session options when you schedule so arrangements match your needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship problems, and life transitions.
What is the general therapy style like?
Sessions blend client-centered listening with practical techniques. Expect skill teaching, problem-solving, and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Michelle has worked in mental health and substance abuse for 25 years and has been a master's-level therapist since 2001.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does the cost structure 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 this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.