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Michell Fuentes

Therapist · Florida

Warm LCSW who focuses on practical change

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Michell Fuentes
Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida · SW17327
NPI
1548852494
Experience
13 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Florida
  • Compassionate listener
  • Practical skill-building
  • English and Spanish

About Michell

Michell Fuentes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship or intimacy struggles. She also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, codependency, grief, and career concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are delivered from Florida.

Michell’s style is warm and interactive. She speaks plainly and listens closely, helping clients name what matters and set small, doable goals. She avoids labels that demean and focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s life.

Her approach blends several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on each person’s priorities and pace.

Michell brings 13 years of experience as an LCSW to her work. She has helped people who experienced trauma and emotional abuse, those navigating autism or ADHD, and people coping with parenting and behavior concerns. She draws on that background to tailor plans that match what each client needs.

Starting therapy with Michell means practical steps and steady support. She helps people break big problems into manageable pieces and builds skills for everyday life. Her goal is to help clients move toward more satisfying relationships and more reliable emotional balance.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people who notice repeated hurtful or confusing relationship cycles and want to respond differently. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is useful for worry, low mood, and changing habits that get in the way of daily life. Client-Centered Therapy places the client's priorities at the center and uses supportive conversation to help people find their own solutions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their goals and preferences. Together they try approaches, see what fits, and adjust the plan as needed. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep therapy consistent while managing work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michell address in sessions?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and related concerns such as codependency and attachment issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She focuses on clear goals, practical steps, and a conversational approach that centers each person's needs.

What kinds of clinical approaches does she use?

She blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to match the work to the person's needs.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings 13 years of experience working with trauma, parenting concerns, ADHD, autism spectrum issues, and mood or anxiety problems.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 schedule according to therapist availability.

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