- Addictions support
- Life purpose work
- Trauma recovery
About Michele
Michele Nelson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with major life changes. Michele also addresses body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build practical skills. Sessions focus on clear goals, workable strategies, and steps a person can try between meetings. Michele keeps language direct and concrete so people leave with specific actions to use in daily life.
Michele describes therapy as collaborative. She helps clients identify barriers and test new ways of thinking and behaving. This often includes practicing communication, processing past hurts, and creating routines that support mood and recovery.
Her background spans clinical and community-based settings in Florida. That range informs how she balances symptom-focused work with real-world problems like job changes, relationship shifts, or parenting stress. Michele draws on methods shown to help with trauma, mood concerns, and addictive behaviors.
People who come to her for life purpose questions can expect a practical focus - clarifying values, weighing options, and setting small experiments to learn what fits. Michele aims to help people move from feeling stuck to trying concrete steps toward change.
How Michele applies evidence-based methods online
Michele works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address core problems like trauma, mood concerns, and addictive behaviors. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and help people test new behaviors through small experiments. Trauma-informed work emphasizes stabilizing symptoms, grounding in the present, and processing distress in manageable steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michele collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration includes trying techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps in everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Michele aims to use practical strategies that translate into day-to-day routines and decisions, helping people apply what they practice in sessions to real situations.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based techniques and a collaborative style to set clear goals and practical steps. Sessions often include skills practice and small experiments to test new ways of behaving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinical and community-based settings. That experience informs her practical focus on real-world problems and recovery.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, in Florida. Her practice and experience are based in Florida.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Those steps start the matching and booking process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.