- ACT methods
- Attachment focus
- Gottman communication
About Michelle
Michelle Underwood is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, anger, and changes in life circumstances.
She takes a straightforward, practical approach. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, workable steps to manage strong feelings. Michelle encourages people to name patterns that keep causing trouble and to try new responses in day-to-day life.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action even when emotions are intense. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions. Client-centered methods keep the conversation focused on the person’s priorities and what matters most to them.
Michelle also uses existential questions to help people sort meaning and direction after big changes. The Gottman Method informs work on communication and recurring relationship conflicts. Together these approaches create practical ways to reduce reactivity, improve conversations, and rebuild trust in close relationships.
She supports people dealing with intimacy concerns, body image, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and family-of-origin issues. Michelle asks about the real-world barriers people face and builds plans that fit busy lives. To start, she asks clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and commit to actions that matter despite difficult feelings. Online sessions using ACT often focus on practical exercises and short behavioral experiments to try between meetings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and helps people practice new ways of connecting and responding. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the therapist focused on the client's perspective and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead to set goals and pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day needs. That choice can change over time as progress and new challenges appear, and she checks in regularly to adjust the focus.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they reduce travel time, allow easier scheduling around work or family commitments, and make follow-up check-ins simpler. Some online formats also let sessions be shorter when a brief check-in is the most useful step. Discussing how sessions will fit into everyday life is part of the first meeting.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What specific concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, and life changes among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using ACT, attachment-based ideas, client-centered conversations, existential questions, and Gottman communication techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.