Michelle Serda
LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
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- Person-centered care
- Practical coping strategies
- Focus on relationships
About Michelle
Her background includes work in community settings and private practice. She has experience helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, career transitions, and other life changes. She has also supported those facing parenting challenges, perinatal and postpartum adjustments, and issues related to grief and addiction.
Michelle emphasizes a practical, person-centered style. Sessions are tailored to each individual's history, values, and goals. She uses an eclectic mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, anxiety, anger, and relationship stresses.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Together with clients she sets goals and builds strategies to manage emotions, improve communication, and navigate major life shifts. Her experience as a parent informs her understanding of parenting strain and blended family dynamics.
Michelle asks people to keep looking if they do not feel she is the right fit. She aims to help clients find clearer direction and more balance. Those interested in starting are invited to reach out and learn whether her approach matches their needs.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Michelle uses a few evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems like anxiety or low mood going. These methods help with managing stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms.She also draws on solution-focused ideas that zero in on practical steps and short-term goals. That approach is useful when people want tools to handle immediate problems, improve communication, or reduce reactivity in relationships. Integrative techniques allow blending methods to match a person's needs rather than following a single formula.
Finding the right approach is something she plans with each client. She assesses needs, goals, and preferences and then together they pick strategies that feel workable. Therapy is collaborative, and adjustments are made if an approach does not fit.
The biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue care during transitions or while managing parenting and work responsibilities.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Florida
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Florida)
- LCSW · No. SW5220
- NPI
- 1568061240
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, depression, anger, relationship and parenting issues, grief, addictions, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She tailors sessions to each person and uses a mix of evidence-based techniques to set and reach clear goals.
What kind of background does she bring to sessions?
Michelle has 15 years of experience working in community settings and private practice, with additional work history in medical systems that informed her approach to mood and relationship concerns.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Florida.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and 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.