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Online therapist

Michelle Johnson

Practical support for stress and parenting

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

About Michelle

Michelle Johnson is a Florida licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. Michelle aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for people who are unsure or nervous about starting.

She keeps conversations straightforward and nonjudgmental so clients can speak freely about what matters most to them. In sessions she builds an open space where practical concerns are addressed.

Background and approach

Michelle listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning and helps clients try small, concrete steps. She also supports people experiencing compassion fatigue and those who want clearer communication in relationships. Her work addresses longer-term questions like life purpose as well as immediate problems such as social anxiety and phobia or symptoms tied to post-traumatic stress.

Michelle mixes supportive listening with actionable strategies so people can apply what they talk about between sessions. She explains ideas in plain language and checks in often to make sure the approach is useful. Therapy can be done remotely through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Michelle guides each person to pick the format that fits their schedule and comfort. She encourages anyone who is ready to look for ways to reduce stress or improve parenting to take the next step toward care.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional support. One approach emphasizes teaching simple coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing and grounding exercises, that can be used during high-pressure moments. Another common strand of work targets communication problems and anger by helping people notice patterns, try new ways of speaking, and practice small behavioral changes that improve how they relate to others.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which approach fits their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adapts plans based on what is helpful in day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to get support from home or work. The variety of formats also lets people try different ways of communicating until they find what feels most effective.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle work with?
She helps with stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on communication problems, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Michelle keeps language plain and practical. She offers an open, nonjudgmental space and emphasizes small, doable steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW20392.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies 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 and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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