Michelle Perkins, LCSW, LISW
Licensed social worker for relationships and recovery
- Anxiety and stress support
- Addiction and recovery guidance
- Relationship and family work
About Michelle Perkins
Michelle Perkins is a licensed social worker with 12 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, anger, sleep disturbances, parenting difficulties, self-esteem concerns, relationship problems, addiction, grief, trauma, and many related issues. Michelle emphasizes education, empowerment, empathy, and practical support as core elements of her work, helping clients identify goals and build skills to move forward.
Her clinical approach draws on evidence-based therapies including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy so interventions are tailored to each person’s needs. Michelle believes that every client brings a unique story and that treatment should be individualized to match personal strengths, values, and goals.
Michelle holds the credentials LCSW and LISW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Social Worker - and is licensed to practice in both Florida and Ohio. She brings a calm, collaborative style to therapy and aims to create a respectful environment where people can explore change, cope with loss, and strengthen relationships.
Her clinical approach draws on evidence-based therapies including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy so interventions are tailored to each person’s needs. Michelle believes that every client brings a unique story and that treatment should be individualized to match personal strengths, values, and goals.
Michelle holds the credentials LCSW and LISW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Social Worker - and is licensed to practice in both Florida and Ohio. She brings a calm, collaborative style to therapy and aims to create a respectful environment where people can explore change, cope with loss, and strengthen relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Perkins have?
Michelle Perkins has 12 years of experience.
Is Michelle Perkins a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LCSW, LISW. License details: FL LCSW SW17582, OH LISW I.2002123.
In which languages does Michelle Perkins provide therapy?
English.
Where is Michelle Perkins located?
Florida.
How can I work with Michelle Perkins as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Perkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Perkins work with international clients?
Michelle Perkins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Perkins 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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 Online Care
Michelle draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the person's experiences and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can clarify values and make changes at their own pace.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is action-oriented and often includes exercises to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach she incorporates when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns. DBT teaches concrete strategies for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process - Michelle works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, try approaches, and adjust the plan based on progress and preference.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into a busy life and reach licensed professionals from home or work. These flexible formats support continuity of care and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for their needs.