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Michelle Boyles, LCSW

Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and addiction
  • 25 years experience
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Anxiety and depression

About Michelle Boyles

Michelle Boyles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 25 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling. She has been a master's level licensed therapist since 2001 and has held her Florida LCSW credential since 2012, providing long-term clinical support across varied settings.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Penn State University and a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University. Over her career she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in inpatient crisis stabilization, residential programs, and outpatient therapy environments. Her work includes individual, couples, and family therapy across these populations.

Her core clinical experience centers on treating trauma and abuse, mood and personality disorders, substance use concerns, family conflict, and life transitions. She also supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, caregiving strain, and issues related to identity and purpose. Michelle emphasizes helping clients build insight, gain practical education, and learn coping strategies that address the specific challenges they face.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods with a collaborative stance, aiming to equip people with tools for symptom management, improved communication, and greater resilience during periods of change.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle Boyles have?

Michelle Boyles has 25 years of experience working in mental health and substance abuse counseling.

Is Michelle Boyles a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which is Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her Florida license is listed as FL LCSW SW10918.

In which languages does Michelle Boyles provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Michelle Boyles located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Michelle Boyles as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle Boyles through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Boyles work with international clients?

Michelle Boyles does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Boyles cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Michelle Boyles uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person's goals and lived experience. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and can explore challenges at their own pace. It helps with personal growth, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills for reframing unhelpful thinking and changing behavioral patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so people receive tailored support.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce barriers related to travel, and allow people to access licensed professionals from more convenient locations. The flexibility of different communication modes also lets clients choose how they engage depending on comfort and circumstance.

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