Michelle Gibbs-Parrish, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Michelle

Michelle Gibbs-Parrish is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 15 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, trauma, and mood issues. She meets people where they are and works alongside them to make steady changes.

Her approach centers on building on a person's existing strengths and choices. Michelle sees therapy as teamwork. She listens carefully and asks questions that help clarify what matters most.

Background and approach

Sessions often include skills for managing strong emotions, strategies for coping with cravings or compulsions, and ways to improve communication. She uses straightforward tools from several proven methods, explained in plain language. Parents and caregivers looking for help with family stress, grief, or life transitions will find a calm, practical partner.

Michelle aims to reduce overwhelm and help clients set manageable steps toward goals. She also addresses issues like codependency, control struggles, infidelity, and substance use with clear plans and realistic strategies. Her training includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.

These approaches shape a flexible, individualized plan rather than a one-size-fits-all program. Michelle explains options and helps decide what fits each person's needs. Sessions are offered in English and take place online using video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Michelle supports people through difficult life changes, low mood, and relationship pain by combining empathic listening with concrete tools to make daily life more manageable.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with mood disorders, anxiety, obsessions, and compulsions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and changing unhelpful emotional responses in relationships and can support those wanting clearer emotional connection and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. That plan can change over time as needs evolve, and sessions blend techniques to match what is working for you.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, follow up between meetings, and use brief check-ins for skill building. For many people, remote options make consistent progress more practical while keeping the focus on work that helps 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.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self esteem, mood disorders, and related issues listed in her specialties.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a warm, collaborative style focused on listening and practical steps. Sessions blend skill building and reflective conversation to help with daily challenges.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Michelle has 15 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW16497.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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