Michelle Underwood

Michelle Underwood is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, and major life changes. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk honestly about what’s going on and find practical ways forward.

Her sessions focus on real-life skills and clearer self-understanding. She helps clients spot patterns that lead to angry reactions and practices small changes that reduce overwhelm. Michelle uses straightforward tools so people leave a session with something they can try the same week.

Michelle blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take action. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and closeness. Client-centered conversation keeps the person’s goals at the center of each session.

She also brings perspectives from existential and Jungian-influenced work when people want to examine meaning, identity, or long-standing life questions. For partners wanting communication help she uses principles from the Gottman Method to improve problem solving and reduce reactivity.

Michelle’s style is steady and nonjudgmental. She supports people through grief, parenting strain, body image and substance concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and struggles with sleep or eating. To begin, readers are invited to consider whether practical strategies and clearer emotional understanding would help their next step.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people get clear on what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when strong emotions are present. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns shape current relationships and helps people change how they connect and respond when feeling triggered. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and insight.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Goals and techniques can be adjusted as progress unfolds so sessions remain practical and relevant.

If you are considering online work, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and make it easier to schedule short check-ins or longer work-focused appointments. Talk with the therapist about what will make sessions workable for your routine and needs.