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Michelle Perkins, LCSW, LISW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michelle

Michelle Perkins is a licensed social worker with 12 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addiction-related struggles, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which clients' goals and personal stories shape the path forward, bringing empathy, education, and practical skills to the work.

Her style blends evidence-based strategies with a client-centered stance, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused methods, and mindfulness practices to address issues such as grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy challenges, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with life changes.

She also attends to more specific areas like attachment and abandonment patterns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and co-occurring substance use problems. Michelle holds both FL LCSW SW17582 and OH LISW I.2002123 credentials and practices from Florida.

She aims to tailor interventions to each person's needs rather than applying a single approach, and she offers flexible session formats including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles and schedules.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps people feel heard and empowered to set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps tailor interventions and adjust strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by providing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
Her practice includes support for stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, anger, and a variety of related challenges.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
She blends client-centered care with evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT, along with mindfulness and emotionally focused techniques to help build skills and strengthen emotion regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle brings 12 years of experience working with a range of concerns and uses that background to tailor therapy to each person's needs and goals.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds FL LCSW SW17582 and OH LISW I.2002123 credentials and practices from Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Florida, Ohio

Languages

English

What Michelle can help with

Michelle Perkins works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and depression.

Michelle has worked as a therapist for over thirteen years with individuals, couples, and families.

Michelle has experience assisting individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, anger issues, sleep disturbance, parenting difficulty, self-esteem, relationship difficulty, and addiction issues.

How Michelle approaches therapy

Michelle's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida, with 12 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Michelle aims to assist you in reaching your goals through education, empowerment, empathy, and support.