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Michelle Pellin

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LMHC, LPC Connecticut

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michelle

Michelle Pellin is a licensed counselor practicing with a compassionate, strengths-based approach.

Background and approach

She brings 11 years of experience and dual licensure as LMHC and LPC, and emphasizes helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, addiction, trauma, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, and a broad range of life transitions.

Her background includes long-term hands-on work with foster youth and advocacy for clients with acquired brain injury and physical challenges, which informs a practical, empathetic style. Her therapeutic stance blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness-based strategies alongside client-centered and DBT-informed elements.

Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, building coping skills, and clarifying values so clients can pursue meaningful change at their own pace. Michelle frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s experiences and personal goals.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental space where the clinician listens, offers guidance when appropriate, and supports self-directed growth. She describes therapy as work grounded in hope and resilience, encouraging clients to strengthen self-belief, practice realistic self-care, and take practical steps toward healthier relationships and daily functioning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Treatment



Michelle integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that translate well to online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill practice, which helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and coping skills. ACT encourages clients to clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, supporting work on grief, addiction, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and is done collaboratively. The therapist partners with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques from CBT, ACT, or client-centered methods so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Michelle uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow regular skill-building, check-ins, and homework review without commute time, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle address in sessions?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, and many life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and client-centered, combining practical skill-building with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to help clients pursue meaningful change.
What is her professional background?
Michelle has 11 years of experience and previously served as a licensed therapeutic foster parent and a case manager advocating for clients with acquired brain injury and physical challenges.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials with license details FL LMHC MH 16995 and CT LPC 002607 and practices from Connecticut.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Treatment is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Connecticut, Florida

Languages

English