Michelle Pellin

Michelle Pellin, LMHC, LPC, helps people cope with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, parenting strain, and life changes. She welcomes LGBT clients and those managing addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, or career and relationship issues. Michelle presents herself as affirming and nonjudgmental while encouraging personal strength and practical change.

She holds two master’s degrees, one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling. Before becoming a counselor she spent many years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent and cared for teens with emotional and developmental challenges. She also worked as a case manager advocating for people with acquired brain injuries, physical challenges, and older adults.

In sessions she blends practical talk with an eye toward whole-person wellbeing - mind, body, and spirit. Michelle listens, offers gentle guidance, and helps people try small, steady steps toward calmer days. She emphasizes building support, shifting unhelpful thinking, and keeping room for joy and self-care.

Michelle uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and a client-centered stance. She focuses on helping people notice what matters to them, learn new coping skills, and take values-based action when ready.

Her style is respectful and collaborative. Clients set the pace while Michelle helps identify tools that fit everyday life. She invites people to try therapy as a way to strengthen resilience and find more peace.

How certain approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps when anxiety, anger, or life changes leave someone stuck and unsure what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for worry, low mood, and managing strong emotions. Mindfulness Therapy encourages gentle present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and build calm over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. Together they will try methods that fit the person and adjust the plan as progress and comfort grow.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and make it simpler to keep continuity while traveling or living abroad. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Licensed professionals can help adapt ACT, CBT, or mindfulness practices to an online setting so clients can build new skills in their everyday routines.