- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
Michelle Boyles is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, mood disorders and other life changes. Michelle focuses on practical coping skills and clearer thinking for everyday problems.
She trained in psychology at Penn State University and earned a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University. Michelle has held a Florida LCSW since 2012 and has been a master's-level licensed therapist since 2001. Her background includes inpatient crisis stabilization, residential programs, and outpatient therapy settings.
Michelle has worked with a range of age groups in different treatment contexts, and she has experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. Much of her work centers on trauma and substance use, mood and personality concerns, and family conflict. She draws on this experience to help people identify patterns that get in the way and to practice new ways of coping.
In sessions she uses straightforward techniques to build skills and insight. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviors, practicing emotion regulation tools, or focusing on immediate problem-solving. She also uses motivational approaches when people are weighing change.
Clients can expect clear explanations of methods and short-term strategies to try between meetings. Michelle aims to help people develop habits that reduce overwhelm and make daily life more manageable.
How Michelle uses evidence-based approaches online
Michelle commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and manage mood. DBT teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for strong feelings and relationship stress.She also draws on client-centered ideas to keep the work focused on each person's goals and values, and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Choosing an approach is collaborative: the therapist and client review what’s been tried, what feels doable, and pick strategies that fit the client's goals and daily life.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also lets people use phone or video in ways that match their needs, and the therapist will discuss how sessions can be organized to suit schedules and goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, mood disorders and related life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience and has been a master's-level licensed therapist since 2001.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and has held the Florida LCSW since 2012.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.