- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Values-based work
About Michelle
Michelle Underwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping men and others manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, and she aims to help people feel heard and understood from the first session.
Michelle uses straightforward, practical conversations to uncover patterns that get in the way of daily life. She helps clients build coping tools for sleep problems, anger, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports people working through parenting strains, family of origin issues, and life transitions.
Her work draws on several therapeutic approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and take small, values-based steps. Attachment-based ideas help examine how early bonds shape current relationships. Client-centered techniques emphasize listening and reflecting so people can find their own answers.
Michelle also brings elements of existential therapy when clients face questions about meaning and direction. For relationship-focused concerns she uses principles from the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce conflict patterns. She aims to blend approaches depending on what each person needs.
Every person’s situation is different, and Michelle helps clients set realistic goals and develop plans they can use in everyday life. Sessions focus on practical strategies alongside deeper self-understanding to support steady change.
How Michelle’s methods translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small steps toward those values. Online sessions can be used to practice these steps, set goals, and track progress between meetings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, helping clients notice interaction patterns and try new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and reflection so people feel understood and can move toward their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they adjust methods and pace, combining tools from different approaches to fit a person’s situation.
If you are considering remote care, confirm the available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during shorter breaks. It can also let people use different communication styles, such as video or phone, depending on what works best for them. Discussing practical scheduling needs is part of the initial match and planning process.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Michelle help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and related topics listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and practical. Sessions combine listening, reflective feedback, and hands-on strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has 15 years of clinical experience practicing as a mental health counselor in Florida.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LMHC, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
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.