Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Michelle Coffey, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW16403
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 091787
- NPI
- 1801302286
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Michelle 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
- Person-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Michelle
Michelle Coffey is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and Florida, with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and other life disruptions. She also supports those coping with grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD.
Michelle uses a person-centered approach in sessions. That means she focuses on each person's goals and priorities and listens for what matters most. Conversations aim to identify practical steps clients can try between sessions. She also draws on cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies when they fit a person's situation.
Her background includes work with people from diverse backgrounds and with complex medical or co-occurring conditions. That experience informs how she handles overlapping difficulties like chronic pain combined with anxiety or substance use alongside mood symptoms. She describes her role as partnering with clients to develop realistic solutions that can last.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused. Clients can expect time to tell their story, to set short-term goals, and to practice skills or strategies discussed in session. Michelle pays attention to both immediate coping and longer-term patterns that maintain problems.
People often come for help with concrete problems such as communication and commitment issues, body image concerns, caregiver stress, or dissociation. The work blends supportive listening with hands-on tools from modalities like DBT and CBT so clients leave with clear next steps.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. In practice this means sessions start by identifying goals and priorities, and the therapist adapts to each person's pace and preferences.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and behavior patterns like substance use or problematic sleep because it provides clear strategies and experiments to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can help with anger, relationship strains, and mood instability.
Michelle views finding the right mix of approaches as a collaborative process. She will work with clients to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and how they prefer to work. That means adjusting the pace, focusing on skills practice, or emphasizing reflective conversation as appropriate.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. Talk with the therapist about session length and rhythm so the plan fits everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a person-centered style combined with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and diverse client backgrounds.
What are her professional credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and Florida and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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