Michelle Boyles , LCSW

She has worked as a mental health and substance abuse counselor for over 25 years, bringing long-term clinical experience to individuals and families across the lifespan. She has been a master's-level licensed therapist since 2001 and has held her Florida LCSW since 2012 - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Penn State University and a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University.

Her practice experience spans inpatient crisis stabilization, residential programs, and outpatient therapy, and she has supported children, teens, adults, and older adults. She has provided care to individuals, couples, and families, addressing a range of complex needs including abuse and trauma, mood and personality disorders, substance use concerns, family conflict, and transitions in life.

Her clinical focus centers on helping clients build insight, learn practical skills, and develop coping strategies to manage stressors and move toward healthier functioning. She draws on a breadth of experience to tailor interventions to each person or family, emphasizing education and concrete tools to address the challenges they bring to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Michelle Boyles integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and supporting the person's own goals - it helps with relationship issues, self-esteem, and finding direction. CBT examines patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when clients need skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Together these approaches offer both understanding and actionable tools, and she collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences - finding the right mix is part of the therapeutic process.

Online therapy with Michelle includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, continue care during life transitions, and choose the communication style that supports ongoing progress.