Michelle Perkins , LCSW, LISW

Michelle Perkins is a licensed social worker with 12 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, anger, sleep disruption, parenting difficulties, self-esteem concerns, relationship problems, and substance use issues, tailoring care to the unique story and goals of each person.

Her approach emphasizes education, empowerment, empathy, and practical support to help clients move toward meaningful change. Michelle draws from multiple evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused techniques, Rational Emotive Behavior interventions, and solution-focused strategies to create treatment plans suited to each client’s needs.

Michelle is licensed in Florida as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a credential indicating advanced training and clinical experience in social work - and in Ohio as a Licensed Independent Social Worker, which authorizes independent practice in that state. She prioritizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and equipped to reach their goals. Michelle looks forward to working alongside clients as they navigate change and build more satisfying, resilient lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle Perkins uses a blend of proven approaches to address emotional and behavioral concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients’ perspectives guide the pace and goals of treatment - this approach is helpful for people seeking validation and clarity around personal values and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by challenging unhelpful thinking and building new skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills that can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle collaborates with each client to identify goals, assess what methods fit best, and adjust techniques as progress unfolds so care remains aligned with the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility to engage in sessions from home or another comfortable setting using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access licensed professionals from a distance, while preserving the therapeutic connection essential to progress.