- Stress and anxiety
- Mindful and practical
- Holistic support
About Michelle
Michelle Pellin is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She is experienced supporting concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges tied to chronic illness and caregiving. Michelle practices with an open and affirming approach and welcomes people from diverse backgrounds.
Michelle holds two master’s degrees, one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling. She has 11 years of professional experience and earlier spent nearly 20 years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent working with teens with mental and emotional disabilities. She also worked for seven years as a case manager advocating for clients with acquired brain injuries, physical challenges, and elder care needs.
In sessions she blends practical skills and reflective work. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness alongside client-centered ways of listening. The work focuses on clear, manageable steps you can try between meetings and on noticing what matters most to you.
Michelle emphasizes a holistic, spiritually mindful perspective that considers mind, body, and spirit. She aims to listen without judgment, offer gentle guidance, and let clients set the pace. Her style is warm, straightforward, and respectful while encouraging personal responsibility and self-compassion.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Michelle accepts international clients and conducts sessions from her practice in Connecticut.
Michelle holds two master’s degrees, one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling. She has 11 years of professional experience and earlier spent nearly 20 years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent working with teens with mental and emotional disabilities. She also worked for seven years as a case manager advocating for clients with acquired brain injuries, physical challenges, and elder care needs.
In sessions she blends practical skills and reflective work. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness alongside client-centered ways of listening. The work focuses on clear, manageable steps you can try between meetings and on noticing what matters most to you.
Michelle emphasizes a holistic, spiritually mindful perspective that considers mind, body, and spirit. She aims to listen without judgment, offer gentle guidance, and let clients set the pace. Her style is warm, straightforward, and respectful while encouraging personal responsibility and self-compassion.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Michelle accepts international clients and conducts sessions from her practice in Connecticut.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Michelle uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small, committed actions toward a life they care about, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health issues. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Client-centered methods guide the relationship by prioritizing listening, respect, and the client’s own goals rather than imposing a fixed plan.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will talk with each person about their goals, strengths, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. That collaborative process means the therapist adapts methods over time if something isn’t helping.
Because the therapist's biography does not list specific remote formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins when managing health conditions. Different approaches lend themselves to different pacing - CBT often focuses on short practical exercises, while ACT and client-centered work can include values-based homework and reflective conversations - so sessions can be shaped to fit everyday life and treatment goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, chronic illness and caregiving stress, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is warm and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. Sessions combine listening, reflective work, and skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has 11 years of clinical experience and earlier roles including nearly 20 years as a therapeutic foster parent and seven years as a case manager advocating for vulnerable clients.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is licensed as a mental health counselor with the credentials LMHC and LPC and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and Michelle accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription 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 then schedule according to the therapist's availability.