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Michelle Fennessy

Compassionate practical therapy for lasting change

LCSW Florida

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michelle

Michelle Fennessy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida with 20 years of professional experience. She emphasizes practical, goal-oriented work that helps people move through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship upheaval.

Background and approach

Michelle draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside other evidence-informed methods to help clients notice unhelpful patterns, try new ways of thinking, and make concrete changes in daily life. Her style blends compassion with structure, inviting clients to explore difficult emotions while focusing on achievable steps forward.

She also addresses addiction-related behaviors, intimacy concerns, caregiver stress, and a broad range of interpersonal and life-transition topics. Michelle values each person’s strengths and encourages gradual shifts in thoughts and habits so that new possibilities can emerge.

Clients who connect with her typically seek collaborative, practical support for coping with life changes, improving self-esteem, and resolving persistent painful patterns. She accepts international clients and offers remote sessions in multiple formats to accommodate different schedules and needs.

Practical approaches for online growth and coping

Michelle blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work that focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and committing to values-driven action. CBT helps identify and reframe thinking patterns that maintain anxiety or depression, while ACT supports willingness to experience difficult feelings while taking steps toward a meaningful life. Both approaches are useful for mood concerns, stress, relationship patterns, and addictive behaviors.

She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to help clients become more present and notice reactions without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and support clearer decision-making. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to match methods to the client’s goals, preferences, and the specific concerns they bring to sessions. This means plans can adapt over time as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life is unpredictable.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, and caregiver strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is compassionate and structured, combining strengths-based work with goal-oriented techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of clinical experience and brings long-term practice in helping people manage life changes, addictive behaviors, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Florida license FL LCSW SW14710 and she practices from Florida.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people living outside the U.S.
In what session formats does she provide therapy?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit varying needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning work with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English