Therapist profile
Michele Bonanno, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Codependency and relationships
Continue with MicheleWhere Michele stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH6519
- NPI
- 1225204597
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-focused work
About Michele
Michele Bonanno is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 32 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, and codependency among other issues.
She uses clear, practical talk in sessions. Michele draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide work on thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Clients can expect direct conversations about patterns that keep them stuck. Michele helps people notice unhelpful thinking, practice new responses, and set small, manageable goals. She also addresses coping with life changes and challenges like chronic illness or caregiver stress.
Her background includes decades of steady clinical practice in Florida. Michele blends skills from multiple approaches to fit what a person needs in session, using straightforward feedback and practical exercises when helpful.
She supports people working through intimacy-related issues, abandonment and attachment concerns, body image and eating struggles, and career or parenting pressures. Michele also works with those dealing with addiction or bipolar spectrum challenges, keeping the focus on present problems and useful strategies.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and international clients may be accepted. Confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How Michele’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that fit their values instead of getting stuck in avoidance. It can be useful for anxiety, codependency patterns, and trouble acting on personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily routines. It often helps with depression, worry, sleep, and managing ADHD-related patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean using ACT strategies one week and practical CBT exercises the next, adapting as progress is made.
Confirm the current session format options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining regular appointments while balancing work, caregiving, or medical needs. Licensed professionals can adjust homework, practice skills between meetings, and use screen-sharing or worksheets when that supports the work.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. Michele works with patterns like people-pleasing and difficulty saying no by addressing thoughts and practicing new responses.
What is her general style in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation, practical exercises, and goal-focused steps drawn from several evidence-based approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Michele has 32 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any licensing or scheduling details when you begin the process.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.