- Focused on codependency
- Practical coping strategies
- 25 years experience
About Michelle
Michelle Boyles is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, grief, depression, and codependency. Michelle aims to give practical tools people can use between sessions and clear steps to reduce overwhelm.
She draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Michelle uses client-centered conversation to understand what matters most to someone. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and dialectical skills to manage strong emotions and improve relationships.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State University. She has been a master's-level licensed therapist since 2001 and has held a Florida LCSW since 2012. Over the years she has worked in inpatient crisis stabilization, residential programs, and outpatient therapy.
Michelle has experience supporting people with trauma and abuse, mood and personality disorders, substance use, family conflict, and life transitions. In sessions she focuses on building insight, teaching coping strategies, and offering concrete skills clients can practice. The goal is to help people feel more capable and make steady progress toward their goals.
People come to her for clear guidance and practical steps when life feels unsettled. She aims to make therapy understandable and doable, so clients can carry progress into everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's values and goals. Online sessions using this approach give space for someone to tell their story while the therapist reflects what matters most and helps clients find their own solutions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. In remote sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thinking, trying new behaviors between meetings, and reviewing what worked during follow-ups. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns that feed codependency.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Online work with DBT may include learning grounding techniques, practicing emotion regulation, and role-playing communication skills in session so they can be used in daily life.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked before, then adapt methods as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in this biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing skills in the settings where challenges actually happen, helping clients apply what they learn to everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, grief, depression, and codependency among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Michelle uses a client-centered approach combined with skill-based methods like CBT and DBT to teach coping tools and improve emotional regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience and has been a master's-level licensed therapist since 2001, with a Florida LCSW since 2012.
Where is Michelle licensed and based?
She holds a Florida LCSW and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with Michelle?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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