Therapist profile
Michelle Perkins, LCSW, LISW
Florida
Licensed social worker - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW17582; LISW, Ohio / I.2002123
- NPI
- 1821462698
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
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. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship strain, and challenges such as codependency and attachment issues. Michelle also helps people navigating grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, and major life changes.
She focuses on building a practical working relationship. Sessions aim to clarify what is most pressing and try small, workable steps toward change. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings, and everyday patterns that keep people stuck. Michelle uses straightforward tools rather than jargon to help people practice different ways of responding.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies skills for managing strong emotions and improving regulation. Client-Centered work keeps the conversation focused on each person’s priorities.
Michelle integrates emotionally focused ideas for relationship patterns and mindfulness techniques to slow down reactivity. She adapts methods to the person sitting in front of her, matching techniques to specific goals such as reducing anxiety, addressing addictive patterns, or improving communication.
She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and also holds an Ohio LISW. Michelle asks prospective clients to consider whether her style and stated concerns fit their needs before booking a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can name what matters. Online sessions using this approach let conversations stay focused on the person’s priorities and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to change those patterns. In remote sessions CBT can include guided homework and brief skill practices between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be practiced in session and then tried in daily life.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist and client will look at current problems, goals, and preferences and choose methods together. That collaborative process means plans can change as needs shift and new information emerges.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to use written notes, screen-shared worksheets, and guided exercises during a session. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and tools so sessions fit around everyday life without promising specific outcomes.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, codependency, grief, parenting challenges, sleep issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She uses tools from CBT, DBT, client-centered methods, EFT, and mindfulness to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in clinical settings with adults on a range of mood, relationship, and addiction issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW in Florida and an LISW in Ohio. Her listed practice location is Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.