Michelle Coffey

Michelle Coffey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers a warm, person-centered approach to therapy. She focuses on partnering with people to set clear goals and work toward realistic, lasting change. Michelle draws on seven years of clinical experience and meets clients with empathy and practical problem-solving. Michelle helps people with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship struggles. She also supports work on anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Her practice includes attention to ADHD, bipolar concerns, and issues that overlap with chronic illness or caregiving stress. Her background includes working with people from diverse backgrounds and with complex medical and mental health needs. Michelle uses straightforward techniques to help clients make small, useful changes. She prefers plain language and collaborative planning so clients understand each step. Therapy sessions often blend short-term skills with deeper personal work. Michelle uses methods that teach new coping strategies, improve communication, and reduce overwhelming emotions. Sessions are organized around the client’s goals and paced to match what feels manageable. People who want a respectful, goal-focused therapist may find her style helpful. She aims to create practical plans that fit day-to-day life. Prospective clients in Florida who read this should confirm current session options before booking.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful partnership. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what matters, and helps shape clear goals that match daily life. This approach is useful when someone needs validation and a steady, supportive process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep or eating issues.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It offers concrete strategies for handling anger, overwhelming stress, and intense reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. This is a collaborative process and can shift over time as goals change.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer continuity when schedules or health change. Licensed professionals adapt techniques so practical skills can be practiced between sessions and applied to real situations.