- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Nancy
Dr. Nancy Michuda is a psychologist licensed in Illinois and Florida with 28 years of experience. She lists young adult issues among her focuses and commonly helps with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, career worries, and coping with life changes.
She uses practical, evidence-based methods in sessions. That often means identifying unhelpful thoughts, building flexible coping skills, and practicing mindfulness to manage strong feelings and focus attention. Sessions are conversational and focused on skills that can be used between meetings.
Her training includes a PhD in Developmental/Pediatric Psychology from the University of Miami. That background informs work with developmental and family-related concerns, attachment questions, and issues connected to adoption or foster care. Clinical approaches she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
Dr. Michuda aims to involve people in shaping each session. She checks in regularly about progress and priorities, and adjusts the focus based on what is most helpful. This can include short practical exercises, behavior experiments, or attention training.
Her additional areas of focus include ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleep difficulties, body image, and social anxiety. She lists work with LGBT concerns, fatherhood issues, hearing impaired clients, intellectual disability, and autism and Asperger Syndrome among topics she addresses. If any of these are important to you, mention them when arranging a first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then act in ways that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and uncertainty about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns to reduce symptoms. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals and preferences. That might mean starting with skills-based CBT work, adding acceptance strategies from ACT, or bringing in DBT or attachment ideas as needed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography did not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around study or a first job, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people also prefer sessions without video for lower bandwidth or to focus on talking. The focus remains on practical skill building, tracking progress between meetings, and adjusting the approach as life and goals change.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, career worries, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include ADHD, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and social anxiety.
How would she approach therapy for a young adult?
She uses evidence-based methods like ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical skills, thought patterns, and building tolerance for strong feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience working in psychology since completing graduate training.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as a psychologist in Illinois and Florida and practices from Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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