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Online therapist

Michelle Curry

Compassionate, practical support for families and parents

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michelle

Michelle Curry is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida. She brings three years of professional experience to sessions and uses a practical, straightforward style. Michelle draws on training in evidence-based methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, and parenting challenges.

Her work is direct but warm. She listens first and helps clients set clear, doable goals. Michelle focuses on building skills that make daily life easier, like managing panic, improving communication, and coping with big changes.

Background and approach

In sessions she blends approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with attachment-informed ideas. That mix is aimed at helping people understand patterns, reduce intense emotions, and learn new ways of relating. She also uses client-centered techniques to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities.

Michelle has experience addressing family issues and parenting concerns and includes those topics in her practice. She also works with people dealing with addiction-related family impacts, caregiver stress, and the fallout of narcissistic or abusive relationships. Her style is compassionate and gently direct.

She helps clients develop practical tools and clearer boundaries. Sessions emphasize skills practice, real-world strategies, and steady progress toward client goals.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice their thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and improving daily functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical techniques to reduce symptoms of depression, panic, and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps change repeating cycles in family and close relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to personal goals and try different techniques to find what helps most. That collaborative exploration guides whether to emphasize ACT, CBT, attachment work, or a blend of methods tailored to the client's needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to continue work between appointments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, practice communication, and support problem solving in everyday life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, parenting, and family problems among other areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is compassionate and gently direct. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and steady progress.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Michelle has three years of clinical experience and draws on trainings and methods that inform her practice.
Where is Michelle licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, licensed in Florida with credential FL LCSW SW25803.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she practices with clients located in Florida.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled and how do I start?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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