MC Portrait of Michelle Carr

Michelle Carr, LMHC

Calm guidance for stress and anxiety

7 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

Explore online therapy options

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.

About Michelle

Michelle Carr is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, mood instability, and life changes. Michelle aims to make sessions feel like a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak frankly and be themselves.

She prefers a warm, empathic approach that centers the person rather than the diagnosis. Sessions often involve talking through current struggles, learning practical coping skills, and trying short exercises to use between meetings.

Explore online therapy options See what online therapy involves and what your next steps would be.

Background and approach

Michelle may suggest homework or practice tasks to help skills stick in daily life. Her work includes support for people coping with trauma and abuse, domestic violence, addiction concerns, and sexual assault and abuse. She also helps with relationship and communication problems, grief, self-esteem, and issues common to young adults and women.

Michelle notes she works with clients navigating immigration-related stress and LGBT concerns. Clinically, Michelle draws on client-centered methods and evidence-informed therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She may incorporate EMDR and motivational interviewing when appropriate.

The goal is practical progress - better coping, steadier mood, and clearer decision making. Michelle practices in Florida and offers care in English. People can expect a respectful, steady presence who focuses on building trust and finding realistic ways to make life more manageable.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in the room. It gives people space to tell their story and be heard without judgment, helping them find their own solutions to stress, relationships, and self-worth struggles.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and mood problems.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation and distress tolerance. It offers step-by-step skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive behavior, and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, and then recommend methods that best match your needs. Plans can change as progress unfolds so methods are adjusted collaboratively.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation from wherever you are. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits your day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick updates, brief coping reminders, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
Explore online therapy options See what online therapy involves and what your next steps would be.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Michelle commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include communication problems, domestic violence, immigration issues, and young adult or women's concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are person-centered and warm, with practical skill building. Michelle uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping strategies.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of experience working with people on a range of mood and trauma-related issues. Her approach blends talk therapy with homework and coping skills practice.
Where does Michelle practice and what is her credential?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
7 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.