- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Michelle
Michelle Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 12 years of clinical experience in Florida and Ohio. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, and sleep or eating issues.
Michelle spends sessions focusing on what is happening now and how feelings and patterns affect daily life. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness strategies. Conversations are practical and aimed at helping people notice and change patterns that cause pain or get in the way of closeness.
Her background includes work with individuals, couples, and family-related issues. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and fertility or parenting strain. Michelle draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s goals and circumstances.
Sessions include education about coping skills, guidance on emotion regulation, and steps to reshape unhelpful thinking or behavior. She supports people working through life changes, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD-related struggles, and substance use challenges by combining practical tools with attention to feelings and relationships.
Michelle asks clients to consider which approaches feel most useful and adapts as work progresses. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How Michelle blends EFT, CBT and client-centered work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on naming and working with emotions and attachment patterns to help people understand how feelings shape relationships and reactions. EFT is often used when people want to address patterns that leave them feeling disconnected or misunderstood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce distress. CBT is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or when someone wants step-by-step strategies.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what the person says is most important. It supports people who want a collaborative, respectful space to clarify goals and make decisions about change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michelle will discuss options with clients and adjust methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps decide whether emotion-focused work, skill-based CBT, or gentle client-centered talking fits best.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep ongoing work consistent and practical for daily life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, and many related concerns.
What therapy style does she use?
Her practice uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with individuals and on relationship and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) licensed in Florida and Ohio and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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