- positive psychology
- strengths focus
- goal oriented
About Michelle
Michelle White is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Her approach also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, blended family issues, guilt and shame, and coping after separation.
Michelle favors a positive psychology perspective that focuses on strengths as well as problems. Sessions aim to identify personal skills and small steps that help with everyday functioning. She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies so people can try things between sessions.
In the room she listens for patterns that keep problems cycling, like control struggles or avoidance. She helps people practice new ways of responding to stressful social situations and to build confidence over time. Work may include setting small goals, rehearsal of social tasks, and tracking what helps and what does not.
Michelle has supported people dealing with autism or Asperger syndrome, avoidant personality features, intellectual disability, and self-harm concerns alongside the core issues listed above. She also helps with life purpose questions, midlife transitions, and financial stress that affect mood and behavior.
Her background emphasizes practical change and building resilience through repeated practice. People who prefer clear, goal-focused sessions that balance strengths and coping strategies often find this approach useful.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Michelle describes her work through a positive psychology framework. This approach focuses on identifying existing strengths and building on them to improve day-to-day functioning and life satisfaction. It often helps people who want to shift attention from just managing problems to developing skills that support confidence and resilience.She also uses practical, evidence-based techniques that emphasize goal setting and behavioral practice. These methods involve setting small, achievable steps, rehearsing social or parenting tasks, and tracking what changes over time. They are commonly used for stress, anxiety, and improving self-esteem through repeated practice.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and pace. She helps adjust techniques as needed so the work feels useful and manageable rather than overwhelming.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to continue when schedules or location change. Licensed professionals use these practical benefits to help people maintain consistent progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as communication problems and blended family challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a positive psychology lens and a practical, goal-focused style that highlights strengths and small, doable steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has six years of experience working as a clinician in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.