Micaela Stone
Micaela Stone
(she/her)
Welcome to my practice! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Central Florida with over 7 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings, including community mental health, schools, and private practice. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, anger management, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, and grief. In our sessions, I draw from a range of therapeutic techniques to best meet your unique needs, with a primary focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This approach helps to identify and explore the connections between thought patterns and behaviors. I also take a holistic approach to treatment, emphasizing the mind-body connection and the importance of daily habits in improving overall wellness. Together, we’ll work to create lasting, positive change on your healing journey.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, my priority is to create a welcoming and comfortable environment where we can begin to get to know one another. We’ll start by talking about the therapeutic process, sharing information about my approach and how we’ll work together. I’ll also gather some background information to better understand your personal history and concerns. Then, we’ll explore your goals for therapy and what you hope to accomplish. This conversation is key to building a strong therapeutic connection and laying the groundwork for our work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a therapist, my greatest strengths lie in my ability to build strong, trusting relationships with a diverse range of clients, ensuring they feel seen, understood, and valued. By customizing my approach to each person, I help clients better understand their thoughts and feelings, and work together to set and reach goals that truly matter to them.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal therapy client is anyone who is ready to engage in self-reflection and is open to change, whether they are beginning therapy for the first time or have previous experience with the therapeutic process. I welcome individuals who are navigating difficult life circumstances or who simply want to better understand themselves and grow. I create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace. Together, we work on understanding their needs with a focus on making positive changes that feel meaningful to them.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to help patients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn the correlation between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I use this in my treatment approach to help with anxiety, self-esteem, peer issues, and more.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is essential in a goal oriented therapeutic approach. Motivational Interviewing allows the patient to develop awareness of behaviors and make positive changes. It also gives patients the opportunity to work collaboratively with me toward their treatment goals.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered allows for patients to navigate emotions in a non-judgmental safe space. This approach allows for self-exploration and focuses less on the issues being presented and more on the patient's ability to work through some of those issues.
Play Therapy
I have used play therapy when working with children and adolescents. I have extensive experience working with this population and I believe play therapy allows for self-exploration and a more natural expression of emotions for children.