- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Michele
Michele Nelson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. Michele also focuses on issues like body image, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and women's concerns.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented. Michele treats therapy as a collaboration - she and the client set aims, spot barriers, and practice skills to manage feelings and behavior. Meetings tend to emphasize clear steps rather than lengthy theory talks.
In session she listens for patterns that keep someone stuck, such as harsh self-judgment or avoidance. She then introduces methods to interrupt those patterns and build different responses. Work may include emotion regulation strategies, skills for handling cravings or triggers, and ways to repair self-worth after setbacks.
Michele draws on experience from clinical and community settings, which informs how she adapts approaches for everyday life demands. She aims to help people handle immediate problems while also strengthening coping tools for the future. Progress is tracked through practical changes and client feedback.
People who come for help with guilt and shame often leave with clearer self-talk and more manageable routines. Michele supports the steps toward that change without promising outcomes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Michele uses evidence-based approaches online
Many of Michele's techniques come from evidence-based therapeutic practices that focus on present problems and teach concrete skills. One common approach involves identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce self-blame and improve mood. This helps when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck in negative self-talk.Another approach centers on behavioral skills for managing cravings, strong emotions, or trauma triggers. Sessions often include step-by-step strategies to respond differently to urges or flashbacks, and practice assignments to try between meetings.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Michele collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, life demands, and preferences. She adjusts pace and techniques based on feedback so the plan fits the person's needs.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a daily routine, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. Confirm which session types are offered and how they run when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Michele works with addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses body image, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and related concerns.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses evidence-based techniques to notice patterns of self-blame and introduce concrete skills to shift thinking and behavior. The work mixes practical exercises and discussion to reduce the hold of these feelings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience in clinical and community settings, bringing that background to sessions. That history shapes how she adapts techniques for real-life demands.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state. The credential is listed as LMHC.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking. The therapist asks clients to check available formats when they schedule.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client's chosen subscription and locale.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after matching. That starts the onboarding process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.