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Michelle Gibbs-Parrish

Compassionate, skills-focused support for life changes

LCSW Florida

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michelle

Michelle Gibbs-Parrish is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 15 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered approaches, to help people address stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, and other mood and behavior concerns. Michelle emphasizes clients' existing strengths and collaborates to set practical goals and small steps toward change.

Her style centers on respect for each person's story and a belief that courage to pursue a more satisfying life matters. She supports work on a broad set of issues such as grief, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and more specific concerns like codependency, commitment issues, communication problems, obsessions and compulsions, and substance use.

Michelle aims to empower people as they learn skills, explore values, and build coping strategies that fit their lives. Sessions are offered in formats that can fit different schedules and preferences, and she works with clients to tailor an approach that addresses immediate difficulties while also attending to longer-term goals.

Therapeutic approaches and what to expect online

Michelle commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors, while ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action. She also uses client-centered principles that prioritize a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship and support clients in finding their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's goals, symptoms, and preferences, then discuss which strategies might be most useful so that interventions match the person's needs and pace. Clients and the therapist refine the plan together as work progresses.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. These options allow for ongoing skills practice, check-ins between sessions, and a way to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and related mood and behavioral concerns including grief, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered principles, focusing on practical skills, values, and clients' strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 15 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with license FL LCSW SW16497.
Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English