Therapist profile
Michelle Brody
Practical support for life transitions
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- Strengths focused
- Skills oriented
- Goal driven
About Michelle
She frames sessions around the person's strengths and goals. Michelle uses client-centered and strength-based methods to help people notice what is working. She also draws on solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.
In sessions she helps people build clearer communication habits and a more positive sense of self. She works with people who are dealing with family and parenting challenges, intimacy issues, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, ADHD symptoms, and compassion fatigue. Michelle aims to teach skills that make daily life easier and more manageable.
Her background includes five years practicing as an LCSW in Florida. Michelle invites people to take the first step when they feel ready. She encourages straightforward conversation and practical steps, rather than complicated therapy jargon.
People who want a focused, skills-based approach often appreciate her style. Sessions tend to center on concrete goals, short-term strategies, and rebuilding routines after change. Michelle offers a calm presence while helping people make meaningful adjustments to their lives.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Michelle often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or anger problems because it breaks down problems into workable steps.She also uses solution-focused methods which zero in on immediate goals and small, practical changes. That work helps when someone needs to manage a life transition, improve communication, or find short-term coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, concerns, and preferences, and will adjust strategies as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a break, and let people choose quieter surroundings that suit them. Licensed professionals can also use shorter or more focused sessions when that better matches a person's schedule or needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes, plus relationship and family issues, parenting, addiction, trauma and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and skills based, using client-centered, strength-focused, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral ideas to set goals and practice new habits.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked with clients on a range of life challenges and transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.