Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 43 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Women's Issues and 7 more.
(she/her)
Often rebooked
My name is Michelline (she/her) and I am a marriage and family therapist, who is licensed in Florida, with 19 years' experience in the mental health field. I have worked with clients (including individuals, couples, and families) who have experienced a wide array of concerns such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress management, domestic violence, female empowerment, communication, parenting issues, relationship issues, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ concerns, medication/mood management, and anger management. My goal is to always understand the client's perspective of what they have experienced and provide support after thorough understanding.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. I will answer any questions you may have about myself or treatment (especially if you are new to therapy). I will also complete some documentation so that I can begin getting to know you. My goal in the first session is for us to get to know each other and for you to get an idea about who I am and my style before making a commitment to work with me.
I believe that we all want to be the best version of ourselves and my goal is to support you in getting there. If you are ready to make those changes, I will be there working with you to accomplish them. My therapeutic style is rooted in humor, is strength based, transparent, and is focused on the client and their needs, using a non-judgmental approach that is inclusive. I also use personal stories, when applicable, to provide examples of scenarios or issues that individuals may face. I focus on treating all clients with dignity and respect with a great deal of open communication. My view on your treatment plan and goal development is that it comes from you. I am not here to tell you what to work on, I am here to provide a listening ear with suggestions and homework assignments to challenge you to accomplish your goals. I believe all of those items are my greatest strengths.
I feel I best serve clients that respond well to humor, prefer a collaborative approach, interested in learning and are engaged in homework. Clients who are motivated to change, have a flexible and open mindset seem to work well within my approach and style. Also, those who will openly bring concerns to sessions and aren't looking for a therapist to tell them what to do, but are more curious.
Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
My clinical training is in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have practiced in families home and supported a variety of individuals, couples, and families through a full range of issues/concerns for over 15+ years. I feel a systemic approach to therapy can support us in understanding where one another is coming from or how to understand where some generational concerns occur, regardless of the number of people present in the therapy room.
I use the approach of mindfulness along with other methods to bring another level of understanding to the issue/concern, how to understand, and how to navigate it.
I value educating clients on the topics/concerns that they are bringing into sessions. I believe it is important to have information versus just being told what someone should do- knowing why has a lot of value for their life.
I utilized a variety of methods and approaches from the following treatment models: Solution focused, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Narrative, and Structural. I have received training in each of these modalities and use them to fit the client.
As a person of color, from an immigrant family, as well as first generation American, being curious about an individual or family's cultural background and how it influences them is an important part of treatment. An individual's culture can play a huge part on the strategies and how they utilize them. Also, I view multicultural as a broad umbrella that is not just limited to race and ethnicity, this can also include religion, faith, and sexual orientation, and gender.
8 ratings with written reviews
March 25, 2026
This was my first session with Michelline and it was great. I felt heard, seen, and normal (whatever that means). I was able to open up and talk about things I have been experiencing difficulty communicating to others.
December 11, 2025
Immediately created a warm and relaxed environment for us to talk about delicate topics. We will definitely be scheduling more sessions with her!
July 28, 2025
I found Michelline on psychologytoday and something about her face made me feel comfortable. It took me a while to finally bite the bullet and make an appointment and I’m so glad I did. I wanted to see a therapist to help with the transition into motherhood, and she has helped me so much so far offering tips and trying to find solutions but also being a sounding board when I want to just vent. Michelline is light-hearted, super authentic and will tell it how it is which I need and appreciate.