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Michelle Louisville, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Addictions and life transitions
See online therapy options- Addictions support
- CBT for thinking habits
- Mindfulness practice
About Michelle
Michelle Louisville is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on addictions, low self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, trauma and related concerns. Michelle helps people who are struggling with motivation, grief, mood concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
She uses a practical, skills-focused approach. Sessions often include work on thoughts, behaviors, and routines that keep problems going. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to build more workable responses.
Her background includes work with people affected by military service and with those managing substance use and caregiver stress. She also addresses family of origin issues, codependency, and multicultural concerns. Michelle integrates motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help clients set and reach short-term goals.
In sessions she will look at concrete steps you can try between meetings. That can mean testing different ways of handling triggers, changing sleep habits, or practicing short mindfulness exercises. The emphasis is on small, repeatable changes rather than long lectures.
Michelle describes therapy as collaborative. She helps people identify patterns that cause distress and then practices alternative responses with them. The aim is to develop coping skills that fit day-to-day life and support steady progress toward practical goals.
How CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness translate to online work
Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change thought patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and substance use. CBT sessions tend to be structured, with clear goals and practical homework exercises to try between meetings.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that align with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside ACT to build short attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Over the first few sessions they experiment and adjust the plan based on what feels useful and workable.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people try techniques in the environments where problems occur. Therapists can use short, focused exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices during remote sessions to support change that extends into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She works with addictions, low self-esteem, career problems, coping with life changes, trauma and grief among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work that focuses on thoughts, behaviors, and habits. Sessions often include goal setting and short exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 20 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy and related supports in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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