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Michelle Coffey, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - stress and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- Person-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
About Michelle
Michelle Coffey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of practice experience in Florida. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and other life challenges. Michelle engages directly with concerns related to grief, intimacy, sleep and eating issues, career stress, ADHD, and caregiving strain.
Her background emphasizes a person-centered way of working. Sessions focus on listening first, then shaping practical steps clients can try between meetings. Michelle uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way of their goals.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices appear in her approach when people need skills for managing intense emotions and building more stable routines. Motivational Interviewing is used to support change when motivation feels mixed.
Clients can expect a straightforward style that moves from understanding problems to trying concrete strategies. Michelle emphasizes collaboration about which techniques to try and what progress looks like. The work often includes short exercises, behavior experiments, and skill practice outside sessions.
Her practice reflects experience with a broad range of concerns, including chronic illness, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family stress, and codependency. People who want structured, actionable steps and a focus on practical change may find this approach useful.
How Michelle uses structured approaches in online sessions
Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test the thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and low mood; CBT focuses on practical experiments and new skills to change everyday responses. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and working at a steady pace to clarify goals and preferences. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are employed when someone needs concrete emotion regulation skills and methods to tolerate distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, current difficulties, and what the person is willing to try. That choice can shift over time as progress and needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins during a workday or between appointments. They also let people use mindfulness exercises and behavior experiments in real contexts and report back on results. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule to match a way of meeting to your daily routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, and related issues such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach combined with practical techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with people from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of issues.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Florida and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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