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Michelle Boyles

Michelle Boyles

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 25+ years of experience

Practical, experienced therapist for strong emotions

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  • 25 years experience
  • Florida LCSW
  • Focus on anger

About Michelle

Michelle Boyles is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing anger, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship stress. Michelle aims to make therapy practical and clear so families and individuals can find steady ways to cope.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University and a bachelors degree in psychology from Penn State University. Michelle has held a Florida LCSW since 2012 and has worked as a masters level therapist since 2001. Her career spans inpatient crisis stabilization, residential treatment, and outpatient settings.

Michelle has worked with children, teens, adults, and older adults across many care settings. She has focused on trauma and abuse, mood disorders, personality issues, substance use, family conflict, and life transitions. She helps people build insight, learn coping skills, and access practical tools for day-to-day challenges.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods and goal-focused strategies. That means conversations are grounded in what the person wants to change, with techniques chosen to meet those goals. Sessions often include skill practice, problem-solving, and steps to reduce impulsivity or manage strong emotions like anger.

Michelle also integrates mindfulness and motivational techniques to support behavior change. She works steadily to help clients identify patterns, set workable goals, and try new ways of responding. People looking for a steady, experienced clinician who focuses on real-life skills may find her helpful.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and viewpoints. The therapist listens, reflects what she hears, and helps clients find solutions that fit their lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with strong emotions like anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs and preferences and suggest approaches that make sense. That process is collaborative and can change as progress is made or goals shift.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy for fitting sessions into busy days, reducing travel time, and making it easier to follow through on regular meetings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that suit different schedules and energy levels. Licensed professionals can adapt methods like skill practice, mindfulness exercises, and behavior planning to an online setting to help with everyday challenges.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW10918
NPI
1952643801

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, family and relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and anger among other concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses client-centered methods and evidence-informed techniques to help people set goals and practice new skills. Sessions often focus on problem-solving, coping strategies, and emotion regulation.

How much experience does she have?

Michelle has worked in mental health and substance abuse for 25 years and has been a masters level therapist since 2001.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Florida LCSW practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How does pricing or cost work?

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?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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