Michelle Perkins, LCSW, LISW

Michelle Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. She writes plainly and listens closely so people feel heard and understood from the first session. Her approach is practical and goal-focused, aimed at teaching skills that can be used between sessions.

With 12 years of experience, Michelle blends several therapy styles to match each person's needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses client-centered methods to create a respectful, accepting space for people to talk through issues.

Michelle incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions are intense and mindfulness practices to help with present-moment awareness and stress reduction. She adapts strategies when concerns include sleep disruption, parenting strain, chronic pain, or substance use, and addresses related topics like attachment, abandonment, communication, and caregiver stress.

Michelle holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and as a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio. She emphasizes collaboration: setting clear goals, teaching coping tools, and checking progress together. Sessions focus on practical steps and learning skills that fit daily life.

People choose Michelle for straightforward help with mood, behavior, and relationship problems. She aims to make therapy understandable and useful, offering tools people can practice between meetings.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Michelle commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying out new, practical behaviors; this approach works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and some forms of addiction. She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and creating a respectful space where people feel understood, which helps when discussing relationship or self-esteem concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are included when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are important, offering clear tools for managing intense feelings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Michelle collaborates with each person to set goals, test different strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That way the plan reflects individual needs, preferences, and day-to-day life rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues during skills practice, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred, and messaging offers a way to share updates or get brief coaching between live sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity when travel or time constraints arise.