- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Trauma and grief support
About Michelle
Michelle Pellin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of clinical experience. She practices in Connecticut and lists a broad range of concerns she supports, including stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues. Michelle welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and accepts international clients.
Michelle holds two masters degrees - one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling. Before counseling, she spent many years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent and as a case manager advocating for people with acquired brain injuries and physical challenges. That history shapes how she listens and the practical focus she brings to sessions.
Her style centers on clear, direct conversation and practical tools. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions often include skills practice, values work, and attention to everyday stressors that get in the way of change.
Michelle also draws on life experience supporting adopted and fostered youth and their caregivers. She works with problems tied to attachment, abandonment, blended family situations, and caregiving stress. She also addresses body image, sexual diversity and kink-related concerns in an accepting way.
Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental clinician who listens and offers gentle guidance. She encourages people to take the lead on what feels manageable and to build routines that fit their life and goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action that matches those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck by shifting attention to what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and anger management.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It pairs well with ACT and CBT for stress, emotional regulation, and coping with life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and collaboratively choose methods that fit. That can mean trying different tools early on to see what helps most.
The therapist's biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue care if they relocate or are living abroad, since she accepts international clients.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD and many related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with practical skills from ACT, CBT and DBT alongside mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working as a counselor and brings prior work as a therapeutic foster parent and case manager to her practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Connecticut while noting prior licensure in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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