Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Michelle Perkins, LCSW, LISW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW17582
- Licensed in Ohio
- LISW, licence I.2002123
- NPI
- 1821462698
- Experience
- 12 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
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Michelle
Michelle Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and other life challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals.
Michelle uses therapies that help people handle current problems and learn new ways to cope. She draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and DBT strategies for strong emotions and coping skills.
She also uses elements of emotionally-focused therapy for relationship patterns, and mindfulness methods to reduce rumination and improve attention. In practice she blends these approaches to match what a person needs that week.
Michelle pays attention to everyday pressures - work, family, finances, health, and caregiving. Conversations aim to make things feel more manageable. Sessions often include skill practice, problem solving, and clear steps to try between meetings.
Her background includes work with grief, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, and complex situations like co-morbidity and chronic illness. She expects therapy to be a collaborative effort where goals and methods are discussed openly.
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How Michelle’s approaches translate to online work
Michelle uses client-centered therapy to focus on the person's immediate concerns and priorities. That approach means conversations begin with listening and reflecting so goals and next steps are clear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments or homework between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving toleration of stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about what feels most useful, test different methods, and revise the plan based on what helps you meet your goals. That shared decision-making is part of the work itself rather than a separate step.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into the conversation for immediate feedback.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
How would she approach therapy?
She combines client-centered listening with evidence-based tools like CBT and DBT to build skills and solve problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a practicing social worker.
Which credentials and states does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (OH LISW).
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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