- Thoughts and habits
- Practical tools
- Values focused
About Michelle
Michelle Pellin is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that affect wellbeing. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and relationship concerns. Michelle brings 11 years of clinical experience and a practical, people-centered approach to sessions.
Michelle holds two master’s degrees, one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling. She has a long history of direct care, including nearly 20 years as a therapeutic foster parent and seven years as a case manager supporting people with acquired brain injuries, physical challenges, and elder needs. Those roles shaped her hands-on, realistic style.
Her style blends everyday skills with evidence-informed approaches. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and builds mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas show up as tools to clarify values and guide action. Michelle also draws on client-centered listening so people feel heard as they try new habits.
Sessions emphasize simple, practical steps clients can use between meetings. Michelle helps people notice thought patterns, test small behavior changes, and track results. She encourages strengths, steady routines, and self-compassion while staying grounded in real-life demands.
Michelle aims to help people move from feeling stuck to having clearer choices. She invites prospective clients to begin with a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time to talk about goals and how sessions might fit into daily life.
Michelle holds two master’s degrees, one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling. She has a long history of direct care, including nearly 20 years as a therapeutic foster parent and seven years as a case manager supporting people with acquired brain injuries, physical challenges, and elder needs. Those roles shaped her hands-on, realistic style.
Her style blends everyday skills with evidence-informed approaches. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and builds mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas show up as tools to clarify values and guide action. Michelle also draws on client-centered listening so people feel heard as they try new habits.
Sessions emphasize simple, practical steps clients can use between meetings. Michelle helps people notice thought patterns, test small behavior changes, and track results. She encourages strengths, steady routines, and self-compassion while staying grounded in real-life demands.
Michelle aims to help people move from feeling stuck to having clearer choices. She invites prospective clients to begin with a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time to talk about goals and how sessions might fit into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose small, values-driven actions anyway. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing thoughts that feed distress, then trying different coping behaviors to see what helps. This approach is practical for stress, sleep problems, and managing mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective, offering empathic listening and support while people make their own decisions about change.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which approaches fit a person’s goals, preferences, and daily demands. Sessions can combine techniques as needs shift over time, and Michelle will check in regularly about what’s working.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting someone choose audio instead of video if that feels simpler. Many people find these practical benefits helpful when building new habits and addressing everyday thoughts.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, ADHD, and many related matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, combining gentle listening with actionable strategies to change thoughts and habits.
What professional background does she bring?
She has 11 years of experience, two master’s degrees, long experience as a therapeutic foster parent, and years as a case manager for people with brain injuries and physical challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as a mental health counselor in Florida and as a professional counselor in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Michelle accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats directly.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.