- Person-centered
- Practical skills
- Trauma-informed
About Michelle
Michelle Coffey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses a person-centered approach to help people reach practical goals. She partners with clients to name problems and build step-by-step plans that fit everyday life. Her tone is empathetic and straightforward, and she focuses on realistic change rather than quick fixes.
She brings seven years of clinical experience with people from varied backgrounds. That work has included anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance use, and complex medical conditions. Michelle also helps with relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, and work-related stress.
In sessions she listens first, then suggests doable skills and small experiments clients can try between meetings. She uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Those tools help with emotion regulation, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and building healthier habits.
Michelle pays attention to how past attachments and patterns show up now, including abandonment and codependency dynamics. She also supports people facing chronic pain, illness, caregiving burdens, or major life transitions. Her approach blends practical coaching with therapeutic exploration.
Her practice is located in Florida and she meets people in English. Prospective clients should follow the site’s process to learn about session options and scheduling details before booking.
She brings seven years of clinical experience with people from varied backgrounds. That work has included anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance use, and complex medical conditions. Michelle also helps with relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, and work-related stress.
In sessions she listens first, then suggests doable skills and small experiments clients can try between meetings. She uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Those tools help with emotion regulation, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and building healthier habits.
Michelle pays attention to how past attachments and patterns show up now, including abandonment and codependency dynamics. She also supports people facing chronic pain, illness, caregiving burdens, or major life transitions. Her approach blends practical coaching with therapeutic exploration.
Her practice is located in Florida and she meets people in English. Prospective clients should follow the site’s process to learn about session options and scheduling details before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, 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 abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida, New York
Languages
English
How Michelle’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, collaborative relationship. The therapist listens closely and follows the person’s priorities, helping them set the goals that matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. These methods can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and mood swings.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose or blend methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That process is collaborative and may shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow people to use mindfulness practices or behavior experiments between meetings, which supports learning and change without requiring in-person visits.
Frequently asked questions
What issues can Michelle help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and career-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathetic and collaborative, starting with listening and then suggesting realistic skills. Sessions often include practical steps and brief experiments to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Florida with licensure noted as NY LCSW and FL LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.