Michelle Coffey , LCSW

Michelle Coffey is a person-centered therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of clinical experience based in Florida. She approaches therapy with empathy and partners with clients to identify realistic goals and practical steps that support lasting change. Michelle works with people from diverse backgrounds and addresses a broad range of concerns, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, relationship challenges, and complex medical conditions.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each personâs individual story, helping clients develop tools to manage difficult emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions. Michelle focuses on concrete, attainable strategies tailored to each clientâs strengths and circumstances. Whether the work centers on managing stress, coping with health issues, or rebuilding after loss, she aims to help clients make measurable progress toward the outcomes they value.

As a licensed social worker, Michelle blends compassionate listening with solution-oriented support to help people move forward in meaningful ways.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michelle Coffey commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a collaborative relationship so clients can explore their needs and goals in a nonjudgmental way. CBT helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn practical skills to change behaviors and improve mood, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, making it helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping with crises.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Michelle will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own settings. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support during transitions or when in-person visits are not feasible.