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Michelle Keaton

Calm, practical support for everyday challenges

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

About Michelle

Michelle Keaton is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, and self-esteem challenges. Michelle uses clear, respectful communication to make hard conversations easier to start.

She tailors each session to the person in front of her rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. That means talking through current problems, noticing what gets in the way, and trying out small, realistic steps that fit daily life.

Background and approach

Sessions move at a pace the client is comfortable with. Michelle draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice thinking patterns and calm a racing mind. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients live by their values even when situations are difficult.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods guide short-term goals and next steps. She has supported people dealing with relationship strain, family concerns, coping with life changes, and issues related to addiction and trauma. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and problems with sleep or anger.

The work often blends skill practice, reflection, and straightforward problem solving. Michelle describes her role as supportive and empowering. She aims to help each person find practical ways to feel steadier and more able to handle daily demands.

Conversations are oriented toward change that fits real life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify values and take small steps toward a meaningful life. It is often useful for stress, life changes, and grief where the goal is steady engagement rather than complete symptom removal. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and anxiety levels. It is practical and works well for worry, panic, low mood, and many everyday problems.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals and try methods that fit their preferences and daily routine. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan if needed, mixing skills, reflection, and short-term goals.

Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. Video calls let conversations feel close to an in-person session, while phone sessions provide a simpler option. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and use therapeutic tools in the context of daily 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.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her general style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. She focuses on clear conversation, small steps, and strategies that fit daily life.
How long has she practiced?
Michelle has 18 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Florida as a clinical social worker, credential FL LCSW SW9618.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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