Michelle Slater

Michelle Slater is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting strains, ADHD, and major life changes. She centers care on respect and active listening, aiming to help people feel steadier and more in control. Her approach emphasizes practical steps people can use between sessions to feel better and move forward.

Michelle uses a mix of client-centered conversation and evidence-based techniques to address everyday problems. She often draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. The Gottman Method informs her work around communication and relationship patterns.

In sessions she focuses on communication skills, emotional awareness, and building coping strategies. She supports people through transitions such as divorce, separation, grief, and shifts in life purpose. She also helps with caregiver stress, body image concerns, and feelings of isolation.

Michelle received Masters, Specialist, and Doctoral degrees in Counselor Education from the University of Florida. She holds the Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC, and has spent much of her career in clinical and teaching roles.

Her style is collaborative and practical. She works with each person to set clear goals and to practice tools that fit everyday life. People who want straightforward guidance on coping and relationships may find her a steady partner in change.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as they are. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change by following the client's lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication and interaction patterns in relationships to improve understanding and reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as new challenges or priorities emerge.

Confirm specific session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy day, and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that avoid video when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and communication style.