Dr. Michelle Mitcham
Dr. Michelle Mitcham
Hi! I'm Dr. Michelle and I look forward to meeting you! I am a helper by nature and look forward to helping you. I have lots of credentials but I am not a credential, but a compassionate therapist with a humanistic approach. I help people turn their lives around who may be sad, stuck, hurting or suffering in silence. I am a life-long learner, and believe in continuous learning. I have a B.S in Psychology from the University of Central Florida; a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health & School Counseling; Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education, also from UCF, and completed one year of an Organizational Leadership doctoral program. I have five state and national board certifications and/or licenses. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); National Certified Counselor (NCC); Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC); State of Florida, DOH Chapter 491 Board Certified Qualified Supervisor (QS); and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator (CFM).
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session we will meet to get to know how you like to be helped. We will determine your goals and I will share my approach with you, meeting you where you are and listening to your story and making sure that I understand what you want and help you with a plan.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Extensive experience with solutions to move on with life post relationships, gas lighting, breakups, loss, etc. Focus on women's empowerment, teens, college students, adults of all all ages. Couples therapy, including intensives using Gottman Training, Level III, to help couples with communication, infidelity, recovering from arguments, and more.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
If you need the tools to empower yourself and are ready to do the work, I can help. I work best with those motivated to change their lives, achieve their goals, and learn new ways of thinking and approaching challenges. If you are open to learning and want strategies for success, I am here for you. To expect changes to happen in life, work must be done. If you are ready to work, let's talk.
About Dr. Michelle Mitcham
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Gottman method
Dr. Mitcham is a Level III Gottman-trained couples therapist with extensive experience helping partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen emotional connection. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based strategies from the Gottman Method, which she skillfully integrates to guide couples through conflict toward lasting relational change. With a warm yet direct style, Dr. Mitcham empowers couples to break destructive cycles and create a foundation of mutual respect and intimacy.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Dr. Mitcham brings over 20 years of clinical and academic experience to her expertise in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), both as a practicing therapist and a university professor teaching Theories of Counseling. Her strengths-based, goal-oriented approach empowers clients to identify their inner resources and build practical solutions, often leading to rapid and meaningful change. In the classroom, Dr. Mitcham skillfully trains future counselors to apply SFBT with clarity, confidence, and cultural sensitivity across diverse client populations.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
With over 25 years of experience in counseling, training, and teaching, Dr. Mitcham specializes in using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. Her compassionate, structured approach empowers individuals to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with healthier, more productive ones. Dr. Mitcham’s expertise in CBT equips clients with practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve overall emotional well-being.