- Practical coping skills
- Communication focus
- Support for parents
About Michelle
Michelle Slater is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, and major life changes. Her work is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping clients find clearer ways to cope and move forward.
Michelle listens closely and treats each person as an individual. She focuses on communication, emotional well-being, and building coping skills that fit daily life. Sessions emphasize collaborative problem solving so clients leave with concrete steps to try between meetings.
Her approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive-behavioral ideas, and the Gottman Method for relationship concerns. That mix lets her tailor sessions to practical goals like reducing anxiety, managing parenting stress, and improving how partners talk to each other.
Michelle’s background includes masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees in counselor education from the University of Florida. She also holds the LMHC credential in Florida and has clinical and teaching experience spanning more than two decades.
She often helps people dealing with grief, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, caregiver stress, body image struggles, and feelings of isolation. In sessions she aims to remove barriers that block goals, whether those are mood challenges, attachment issues, or confusion about life purpose.
People who choose Michelle can expect an empathetic, collaborative style that emphasizes real-world strategies, clearer communication, and steady progress toward personal goals.
How Michelle’s Approaches Shape Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify goals and values. This approach supports people who feel stuck and want to understand what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often using short exercises and homework to reduce anxiety and improve mood. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication patterns between partners, teaching concrete tools for managing conflict and rebuilding trust.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that fit. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan together as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also make it simpler to practice skills where they matter most, such as trying new communication habits between sessions. Licensed professionals tailor frequency and focus so sessions complement everyday life rather than disrupt it.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and mood difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening and practical problem solving. Sessions aim to build coping skills and clearer communication that can be used between meetings.
What kind of professional background does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical and teaching experience and holds masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees in counselor education from the University of Florida. That background informs her work with life transitions and relationships.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida. Location details are listed as Florida in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.