Therapist profile
Michelle Johnson, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW20392
- NPI1669220786
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Anger management
About Michelle
Michelle Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 13 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She talks directly about the immediate problems clients bring and helps them find practical ways to respond differently.
Her background includes long-term work supporting people through strong emotions and life transitions. She addresses communication problems, questions about life purpose, post-traumatic stress reactions, and social anxiety and phobia. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what is happening in daily life.
Michelle aims to make sessions a place to sort through reactions, try new responses, and practice saying what matters. She encourages clear feedback so the work can be adjusted as needs change. Expect straightforward conversation, focused reflection, and concrete next steps to try between meetings.
She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and speaks plainly about progress as a series of small, practical changes. If anger shows up as snapping, simmering resentment, or sudden outbursts, she helps people notice triggers and develop alternative ways to respond. Her approach is steady and practical, oriented to real situations and everyday routines.
Clients should confirm current session formats before booking. Michelle works in English and is not set up to take international clients at this time.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Michelle describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what people do and say in everyday life. One common approach she uses is skills-based work that teaches concrete ways to manage intense feelings and reduce reactivity; this typically involves noticing triggers, practicing new responses, and rehearsing calmer communication. Another frequent element is stress and anxiety management strategies that include breathing and grounding practices, pacing problem-solving steps, and adjusting daily routines to reduce overwhelm.Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the process. She treats selection of methods as collaborative, adjusting tools and exercises based on a client's goals, reactions, and preferences. Clients can expect discussion and trial of techniques, with regular check-ins to see what is helping.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for brief updates, while video sessions can help with face-to-face interaction and practicing communication skills. Licensed professionals generally aim to match session format to practical needs and daily life constraints.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include communication problems, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She uses clear feedback and practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience supporting people through strong emotions and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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