Michelle Perkins , LCSW, LISW

Michelle Perkins is a licensed social worker with 12 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, grief, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses issues such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, anger, intimacy-related concerns, and the stresses experienced by caregivers.

Michelle blends education, empowerment, empathy, and practical support to help clients move toward their goals. She employs a tailored approach that recognizes each person has a unique story and different needs, using evidence-based methods to guide treatment. Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness techniques. Michelle is licensed in Florida as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and in Ohio as a Licensed Independent Social Worker - LISW, and she draws on that training to inform collaborative, goal-oriented care. She focuses on helping people build coping skills, improve relationships, and regain balance amid life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michelle Perkins integrates several practical, evidence-informed approaches to help clients address specific concerns and build lasting skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where the client's priorities guide the work - this approach supports self-exploration and growth in areas like self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and managing stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, anger, and relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts techniques from different models to create a personalized plan that feels like a good fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be conducted by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or ongoing communication can take place via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.