- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
Michelle Louisville is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as anger, addictions, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship strain, grief, and problems with sleep. She also supports people facing career shifts, caregiver stress, and overwhelming life changes.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused work. Sessions focus on spotting unhelpful thinking, trying small behavior changes, and building predictable coping skills that fit daily life.
Michelle pays attention to how motivation and confidence affect choices. She helps people notice patterns that lead to resentment, outbursts, or avoidance. The work often includes practicing new responses, checking what helps, and adjusting steps that don’t work.
She brings two decades of clinical experience in Florida to each meeting. That background includes work with veterans and people dealing with addiction and trauma. The approach is collaborative - clients set goals and Michelle suggests methods to reach them.
Practical tools may include breathing and mindfulness exercises, brief cognitive exercises to test beliefs, and motivational techniques to increase follow-through. Sessions aim to replace cycles of shame or blame with clearer ways to manage anger, stress, and relationship friction. If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Michelle commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts that lead to reactive behavior and then practicing alternative actions. This helps with anger linked to workplace stress, relationship arguments, and sleep disruption. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and boosts follow-through on small behavior steps.She also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice bodily cues before anger escalates. Mindfulness exercises are short, practical, and aimed at increasing awareness rather than long meditations. Choosing which mix of methods to use is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together based on goals, what feels manageable, and what produces results in the first few sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people use remote sessions to fit therapy into a workday, shorten commute time, or check in quickly during a break. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life examples into the conversation without promising a particular format.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related concerns does she help with?
She works with anger tied to relationships, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions after trauma or loss.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to change thoughts and behavior.
How long has she worked in clinical practice?
Michelle has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults in Florida, including veterans and people with addiction concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.