- Addiction support
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness and action
About Michelle
Michelle Louisville is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with two decades of experience. She helps people facing addiction, low self-esteem, career stress, grief, trauma, and codependency. She also supports those dealing with sleep trouble, anger, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and the day-to-day strain of caregiving.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and building skills that fit into regular life. She uses straightforward tools to address motivation, decision-making, and self-talk. Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through hard topics.
Michelle blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help spot thinking patterns that lead to unhealthy choices. Motivational Interviewing is used to strengthen readiness for change. Mindfulness work supports emotional regulation and noticing urges without acting on them.
She has significant experience with veterans and service members and with substance use concerns. Over the years she has worked with people at different stages of recovery and life transition, focusing on practical strategies for coping and relapse prevention.
Her aim is to help people develop healthier coping skills and clearer goals. The first sessions concentrate on immediate concerns and small, achievable steps. Follow-up work builds on progress and adjusts strategies as life changes.
How her methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing values and taking small actions toward them. It helps when life feels stuck and when people want clearer purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and replacing them with more helpful choices. That approach is useful for mood, anxiety, and behavior change. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and emotional control.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match what the client needs and prefers. That collaboration helps shape the plan and adjustments over time, so the therapy fits each person rather than following a fixed script.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since current options are listed with the therapist. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring immediate situations into the conversation for problem solving.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing addictions, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, codependency, depression, bipolar concerns, sleep problems, anger, and career or life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses a practical, skill-focused style that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful habits and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of clinical experience working with people in recovery and with life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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