Michelle Carr

Compassionate guidance with practical strategies

LMHC Florida

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Michelle

Michelle Carr is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addictions, relationship struggles, and identity-related concerns.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience, she emphasizes helping clients access their own resilience and develop practical tools for coping with life transitions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and attention-related challenges. Her sessions aim to feel like an authentic, present conversation where clients can show up as they are without fear of judgment.

Michelle blends evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person’s situation. She often introduces coping skills and between-session practice to reinforce progress and foster more balanced daily routines.

Michelle describes her role as a collaborative partner who works to earn trust and create a welcoming environment. She also addresses additional concerns such as communication problems, domestic violence, immigration-related stress, sexual assault and abuse, women’s issues, and young adult challenges, guiding clients toward greater self-understanding and sustainable coping strategies.

Flexible therapy approaches for online care

Michelle integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in clear, practical ways to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an empathic, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals and values lead the work, which can be especially helpful for building self-understanding and self-love.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Michelle collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting strategies as goals evolve. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions to concerns like trauma recovery, relationship difficulties, mood regulation, and coping with major life changes.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with communication. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, coordinate care across locations, and practice coping skills between meetings with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michelle commonly address?

She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD, along with related topics like communication and family problems.

What is Michelle's therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is warm, empathic, and client-centered, using methods such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and narrative-informed work to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Michelle has seven years of experience supporting people through mood instability, life transitions, domestic violence, day-to-day stressors, and other concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor - FL LMHC MH20373 - and practices in Florida.

Can I work with her if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients for online work.

Which session formats are available for meetings?

Michelle offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in starting therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteem ADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDomestic violenceFamily problemsImmigration issuesMood disordersSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English