Michelle Paul
Hello, my name is Michelle Paul, and I’m a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I provide compassionate care to adults through a secure telehealth platform, making mental health support more accessible and flexible for your lifestyle.
I provide compassionate care to adults through a secure telehealth platform, making mental health support more accessible and flexible for your lifestyle.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and culturally sensitive care. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to reach your goals.
First session
In our first session, we will focus on understanding your mental health history, current symptoms, and any challenges that you are facing. I will ask about your emotional well-being, mood, sleep, and any medications or treatments you have tried. This helps me get a full picture to provide the best care. We will also discuss your goals for treatment and what you hope to achieve. I want you to feel comfortable sharing openly—this is a safe space. Together, we will begin to build a plan that supports your mental health and wellness.
Strengths
What makes my approach different is that I focus on creating a warm, supportive, caring space where you feel comfortable being yourself. I will use therapy techniques that fit your unique needs and work together with you to build practical skills. It is not just about managing symptoms — it is about helping you feel stronger and more in control of your life.
Ideal clients
I serve adults who are seeking compassionate, individualized mental health care through a convenient telehealth setting. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions, and are motivated to engage in a collaborative therapy process, I’m here to support you. If you value a respectful, culturally sensitive approach and want to develop practical coping skills to improve your emotional well-being, we will work well together. My goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate your unique challenges.
Treatment methods
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I practice culturally sensitive therapy, which means I respect and integrate the patient's unique cultural background, beliefs, and values into our sessions. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients feel seen and heard. If something doesn’t feel right, I will welcome the patient's feedback — this is their space, and their experience matters.
Compassion-Focused
In my sessions, I plan to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help patients recognize how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. We work together to identify unhelpful or negative thought patterns and replace them with more balanced and realistic ones. I’ll guide the patient through practical strategies and exercises to manage anxiety, depression, or stress, so they can build healthier coping skills. CBT is very collaborative, so the patient's input and effort are essential—and we will focus on making real, meaningful changes in their everyday life.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense APRN3334822