- ACT methods
- Attachment focus
- Gottman tools
About Michelle
Michelle Underwood is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and concerns such as grief, addiction, and self-esteem.
She prefers straightforward work on practical problems. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and finding ways to respond differently. That can mean learning new skills, clarifying values, or changing how someone talks to themselves.
Michelle uses a mix of methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based approaches, and client-centered work. She also draws on existential ideas and relationship tools from the Gottman Method when relevant. These approaches shape how she helps people understand feelings, improve communication, and make choices that matter to them.
In practice she aims for clear conversations and concrete steps. That might look like setting small behavioral goals, practicing new ways to handle conflict, or noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them. She also helps people address issues tied to body image, chronic illness, parenting strain, and substance use.
Clients in Florida who speak English will find her experience useful for life changes that feel overwhelming. Before a first session she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an appointment to begin work together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Michelle often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values rather than getting caught up in worry. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and reactions. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her work too, offering a respectful, non-directive way to explore concerns and make decisions.Finding the right approach is treated as a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan over time based on how things are progressing.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and session rhythm during the initial scheduling step so sessions can fit into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and related issues listed in her profile, including grief, eating and sleeping concerns, and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using acceptance-based work, attachment ideas, and client-centered listening to help people change patterns and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns from anxiety to substance issues and relationship struggles.
What credentials and region are listed?
Michelle is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.