Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Michell Fuentes, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW17327
- NPI
- 1548852494
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Michell supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment based therapy
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Michell
Michell Fuentes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 13 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and depression. She offers help for career concerns, self-esteem struggles, eating and body image issues, and coping with life changes including compassion fatigue.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps a person can try between meetings. She uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered conversation to identify unhelpful patterns and build alternative responses.
Michell also draws on attachment-based and mindfulness approaches. Attachment-based ideas help when long-standing relational patterns cause pain. Mindfulness skills are used to reduce overwhelm and improve moment-to-moment coping.
She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when people want concrete change. Those methods support decision-making, short-term goals, and building motivation for difficult changes like addressing addictions or parenting challenges.
Michell speaks English and Spanish. She works with adults on issues listed above and on related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care history, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, fertility struggles, guilt and shame. Her style is direct and respectful with a focus on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions; online sessions use conversation to map those patterns and try alternative ways of relating. Client-centered therapy emphasizes clear, respectful listening and collaborative planning so clients lead the goals and pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and on practicing new, small skills between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, symptoms, and personal preferences and then recommend methods to try. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps in day-to-day life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during breaks. Some formats work better for shorter coaching-style conversations, while others suit longer, reflective sessions or skills practice. Talk with the therapist during the intake about which arrangements best match your schedule and what you want to accomplish.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices in a direct, conversational way that focuses on practical steps. Sessions mix client-centered talking with techniques to change patterns and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood issues, and parenting challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers