Dr. Nancy Michuda

Dr. Nancy Michuda helps people who are struggling with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep and eating concerns, and life transitions. She also supports people facing ADHD, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and issues around parenting, adoption, and attachment. Dr. Michuda practices in Florida and brings 28 years of professional experience to her work.

She earned an MS and a PhD from the University of Miami in Florida. She is licensed as a psychologist in Florida (PY5000) and Illinois (071.005454). Her background is in developmental and pediatric psychology, and she draws on that training when assessing how life stages and relationships affect emotions and behavior.

Her style blends several evidence-based approaches. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and mindfulness methods. Sessions include practical strategies, skills practice, and attention to how the body and mind interact when emotions are intense.

Dr. Michuda emphasizes collaboration. She checks in often to make sure clients' concerns are being addressed. The work focuses on building everyday skills, increasing tolerance for strong feelings, and creating self-care routines that support longer-term change.

People who choose her can expect clear explanations, step-by-step techniques, and a warm, respectful therapeutic relationship. She aims to help clients feel more empowered, less overwhelmed, and better able to manage anger and other difficult emotions.

How specific approaches fit remote therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes by focusing on meaningful goals and flexible behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches skills to change patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. It is practical and skill-focused for mood, sleep, and eating concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and body awareness to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, symptoms, and daily routines and will check in as techniques are tested. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted to match what helps most in your life.

Confirm the current online session options before booking to know what formats are available. Many people find online work makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, use shorter check-ins when needed, or practice skills at home between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide you through exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices in remote sessions to support real-world changes without promising any specific outcome.