Michelle Pereira, LMHC — Therapist in Florida

Hi there, I'm Michelle!

I'm a veteran and licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience across healthcare industries. These insights have shaped my eclectic approach to therapy, allowing me to meet clients where they are with flexibility and understanding.

My focus

I have worked with clients from all walks of life. Whether the client has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, OCD, ODD, anger management, attachment issues, addiction, trauma, or even going through a divorce, my approach is basically the same.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is client-centered, solution-focused, and existential. As Irvin Yalom stated, "It is the relationship that heals." I am a strong believer that what makes therapy real lies in the authenticity and the foundation of the relationships that therapists build with their clients.

My communication style

My communication style is assertive and yet compassionate. I often check in with my clients to see how the therapeutic pace is going and if they wish me to slow down or get a layer deeper into the therapeutic work. I make sure to let my clients know that they are in control, safe, and our sessions are confidential.

My journey to mental healthcare

A wise man once said, "Michelle, the universe keeps sending you to these dead-end roads, and you keep going back to them. When are you going to realize that your gift is not set on the career you wish to have, but the career that was meant for you?"

My goals for you

Goal setting can be challenging, so we'll explore it together using a simple framework: making goals specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-oriented.

Our first session

Expect a thorough explanation of how our session will unfold. I offer transparent therapy with no sugar coating, going as in-depth as you wish to explore what you hope to gain from our work together.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx, Biracial or Multiracial
Christian, Non-denominational, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

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Focus populations

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Optum
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Portuguese

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) Psychology/Clinical Mental Health Counseling /Masters of Science from Nova Southeastern University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Michelle Pereira