Michelle Coffey, LCSW

Based in Florida 7 years in practice Online sessions

Calm guidance for strong emotions

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Works with

Anger
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression

How Michelle works

Practical facts

Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in: Florida, New York
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Michelle

Michelle Coffey is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of practice who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and life stressors. She draws on a person-centered style and works alongside clients to set realistic goals and make steady changes. She keeps sessions simple and direct.

Michelle listens with empathy, helps people name what matters most, and then builds practical steps to reach those goals. She often supports people coping with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and anger-related concerns.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with people facing substance use issues, complex medical conditions, and other overlapping challenges. That experience informs a flexible approach when problems do not fit one neat box. Michelle uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to address patterns that keep people stuck.

Michelle also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills to help with emotional regulation and Motivational Interviewing strategies when people want to change habits. These techniques are applied in straightforward ways - practicing new skills, trying short experiments, and reviewing what helps in day-to-day life. Clients can expect a collaborative relationship where their priorities shape each session.

Michelle aims to create a space to talk, try small changes, and track progress over time. She practices in Florida and holds an LCSW license.

What Michelle works with

Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michelle's practice.

Approaches Michelle lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a partnership. The therapist follows the person’s lead, clarifies goals, and offers responses that respect each person's experience. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk and make choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear, short exercises. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger because it teaches concrete ways to test beliefs and change patterns that keep problems going.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides skills for regulating strong emotions and improving how people respond to stress. It offers practical tools for crisis coping, distress tolerance, and building better emotional balance.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean trying different methods and adjusting as progress is tracked.

Online therapy makes these approaches more accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is close to an in-person conversation for practicing skills and role-play. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the schedule. Live chat or text messaging can help people use skills between sessions and stay connected during busy days.

Questions people ask about Michelle

What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use issues, and anger-related difficulties, along with topics like grief, intimacy, self-esteem, and career stress.

How does she approach therapy?

Sessions are person-centered and collaborative. She blends practical skill-building with mindfulness and cognitive strategies to help people try new ways of coping.

What is her professional background?

Michelle has seven years of clinical experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and complex medical or co-occurring conditions.

Where is Michelle licensed and based?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Florida with both NY LCSW and FL LCSW listed.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication needs.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Michelle?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.