- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
About Michelle
Michelle Pellin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of clinical experience. She is licensed in Connecticut and Florida and lists concerns she works with such as stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and family matters including family of origin issues. Michelle welcomes people from a range of backgrounds and offers an affirming approach for LGBT clients and others seeking support.
Michelle draws on two master’s degrees - one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling - to shape practical sessions. Her early work included nearly 20 years as a therapeutic foster parent and several years as a case manager advocating for clients with brain injuries, physical challenges, and elder care needs. Those experiences inform how she talks about caregiving, attachment, adoption, and blended family concerns.
In sessions she listens without judgment and provides straightforward guidance. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to address mood, coping, and relationship patterns. Conversations focus on manageable steps and skills people can try between sessions.
Michelle often frames difficulties as rooted in past experiences and family patterns. She helps people notice those patterns and work on different responses in daily life. Practical topics include stress management, parenting challenges, sleep and eating concerns, and handling career or caregiving strain.
Her style is direct and respectful. She encourages clients to set their own pace and keeps the work collaborative. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching and scheduling process to arrange an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work
Michelle commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice their thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful when family patterns or avoidance interfere with daily choices. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors; CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.The right approach is something to find together. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and may blend techniques across ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered work as needed. Decisions about approach are collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into everyday life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or avoiding the need to travel for an appointment. They also allow conversations to continue with international clients. Practical details about scheduling, session length, and any supported formats should be checked during the matching and booking process.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, addictions, grief, and family issues including family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, with direct listening and practical guidance. She offers skill-based work people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience and nearly 20 years as a therapeutic foster parent, plus case management work advocating for clients with brain injuries and elder needs.
What credentials and locations are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Connecticut and Florida, with practice listed in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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