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Michelle Slater, LMHC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michelle

Michelle Slater is a Florida-licensed LMHC with 25 years of clinical experience who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, life changes, and ADHD. She approaches therapy with respect and active listening, helping clients increase self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and pursue practical goals.

Background and approach

Her work often centers on improving communication and emotional regulation while addressing mood and attachment concerns. Her style blends collaborative, client-centered care with structured strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and relational tools from the Gottman Method to address patterns that affect daily functioning and relationships.

Michelle also attends to common issues such as guilt and shame, caregiver stress, body image, isolation, and questions about life purpose. She frames interventions to fit each person’s priorities and pace rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Michelle offers a holistic perspective that considers mental, emotional, and practical aspects of change. Based in Florida, she uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for ongoing support.

Practical Approaches for Online Work and Relationship Care



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting environment where clients explore their values, choices, and personal goals with a therapist who listens deeply and reflects back what matters most. This approach helps people clarify priorities and regain a sense of direction during transitions or periods of doubt.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for managing anxiety, stress, mood challenges, and developing concrete coping skills that translate to daily life.

Michelle views selecting the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with each client to weigh goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then tailors interventions that feel manageable and aligned with those priorities. That collaboration continues as progress is evaluated and plans are adjusted.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue steady work on communication, emotional regulation, and relationship skills without needing to travel, which can help integrate therapeutic insights into everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She supports people working through stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD, as well as related concerns like mood disorders, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
What is Michelle's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, emphasizing active listening and client-centered work while incorporating practical strategies to build resilience and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle brings 25 years of clinical and teaching experience to her practice, working with a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida holding the designation FL LMHC MH7295.
Does she work with non-English speaking or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English