Michelle Pellin, LMHC, LPC

Michelle Pellin is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She draws on eleven years of clinical experience and practices from a place of acceptance and affirmation. Michelle works with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and neurodiversity-related struggles.

She holds a Master’s in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and a Master’s in Human Services and Counseling. Before private practice she spent many years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent, supporting teens with emotional and developmental needs, and later worked as a case manager advocating for clients with acquired brain injury, physical challenges, and elder care concerns. That background shaped her practical, people-centered approach.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help clients notice patterns and try new responses. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices when they fit a person’s goals. Michelle focuses on concrete tools you can use between sessions.

Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental. She listens first, offers gentle guidance, and partners with clients to set realistic goals. People can expect straightforward conversation, skill practice, and encouragement to build small, sustainable changes.

Michelle accepts international clients and offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She aims to help people find steadier footing and clearer direction in daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and step-by-step changes that target symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action. Client-centered work is part of her approach too, offering a listening, supportive space where the client's priorities shape the work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss different methods, try out strategies together, and adjust plans to match a client's goals and preferences. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations and longer check-ins. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter appointments. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to check in between meetings or fit brief support into a busy day. These options help people maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and travel.