- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Michelle
Michelle Pellin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of clinical experience. She practices in Connecticut and previously held licensure in Florida. Her work covers anxiety, stress, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, trauma and many related issues including ADHD and relationship concerns.
Michelle uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small, doable changes. Mindfulness practices and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used when people need skills for strong emotions or better focus.
She holds two master’s degrees, one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling. Before counseling, she spent nearly 20 years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent working with emotionally and mentally disabled teens. She also worked seven years as a case manager advocating for clients with acquired brain injury, physical challenges, and elder needs.
In sessions she listens without judgment and offers straightforward guidance. She encourages people to set small goals and practice new skills between meetings. Michelle also affirms clients from LGBT and diverse backgrounds and notes that she welcomes people who need support.
Her style blends practical skill teaching with attention to values and meaning. She often focuses on breathing and grounding techniques, skill building for emotion regulation, and reshaping thoughts that keep people stuck. Clients are invited to move at a pace they can manage while exploring what matters most to them.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. Online ACT sessions often include exercises to notice difficult thoughts and practice value-driven steps between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. In an online setting CBT can use worksheets, thought records and behavior experiments that clients try between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy introduces brief practices for paying attention to the present moment, such as breathing and grounding techniques, which can reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help select or combine methods that fit the client. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let clients practice skills in their everyday routines and bring real-life situations into session conversations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with anxiety, stress, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, trauma, ADHD and related concerns listed on her profile.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her approach blends practical skill teaching with values-based work using methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT elements and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience and prior roles as a therapeutic foster parent and case manager.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC and an LPC and practices in Connecticut, with prior licensure in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.