- Addiction help
- Trauma support
- Mindfulness based
About Michelle
Michelle Louisville is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, and grief. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, career stress, and caregiver strain. Her tone is direct and practical, aimed at helping people find clearer steps forward when life feels overwhelming.
With 20 years of experience, Michelle focuses on building straightforward skills people can use daily. She draws on mindfulness practices to slow racing thoughts, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and motivational strategies to boost follow-through. Sessions emphasize small, attainable changes rather than abstract theory.
Her approach centers on collaboration. She works with each person to set practical goals and try short exercises between meetings. That may include brief behavioral experiments, values-based planning, or mindfulness techniques adapted to everyday life.
Michelle aims to create an open atmosphere where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and suggests concrete alternatives to replace old coping habits. The work is paced to the client’s needs and readiness.
Background and approach: Michelle holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Over two decades she has worked with people affected by addiction, post-traumatic stress, multicultural stressors, and career transitions. She often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas with solution-focused steps to help people move toward values-based living. If you want clear tools and steady support, her style is practical and results oriented.
With 20 years of experience, Michelle focuses on building straightforward skills people can use daily. She draws on mindfulness practices to slow racing thoughts, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and motivational strategies to boost follow-through. Sessions emphasize small, attainable changes rather than abstract theory.
Her approach centers on collaboration. She works with each person to set practical goals and try short exercises between meetings. That may include brief behavioral experiments, values-based planning, or mindfulness techniques adapted to everyday life.
Michelle aims to create an open atmosphere where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and suggests concrete alternatives to replace old coping habits. The work is paced to the client’s needs and readiness.
Background and approach: Michelle holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Over two decades she has worked with people affected by addiction, post-traumatic stress, multicultural stressors, and career transitions. She often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas with solution-focused steps to help people move toward values-based living. If you want clear tools and steady support, her style is practical and results oriented.
How her approaches shape online work
Michelle uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in everyday, easy-to-follow ways. ACT focuses on identifying what matters most to you and taking steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. CBT looks at how thoughts influence behavior and teaches practical ways to test and change unhelpful thinking.She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help slow reactivity and improve focus. Mindfulness practices are taught in short exercises that can fit into daily routines and help with anxiety, sleep, and emotional regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michelle treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision made with the client. Together they review what helps, adjust techniques, and set goals that match the client's needs, pace, and priorities.
Practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session options the therapist currently offers. Please confirm available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows consistent weekly work when life or caregiving duties make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises for effective use in virtual settings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family questions, career stress, and caregiver strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on small, actionable steps and teachable skills like mindfulness and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings with people facing addiction, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.