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Michelle Fennessy, LCSW

Based in Florida Online sessions

Compassionate LCSW supporting practical change

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Years in practice
20
Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Grief
About

About Michelle

Michelle Fennessy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida. She has two decades of clinical experience and a background in psychology and social work. Michelle encourages people who are unsure or nervous about starting therapy to give themselves credit for taking the first step.

Michelle keeps sessions direct and practical. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with addictive or self-destructive behaviors and intimacy-related concerns.

Background and approach

Parenting is listed among her focused areas, and she offers guidance around parenting stress and related challenges. Her methods draw on acceptance-based and behavior-focused work. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and build new habits.

Mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques are part of the work when clients want concrete tools and faster shifts. Michelle describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens for strengths and early signs of positive change.

Together with a client she sets achievable goals and practices skills between sessions. Clients can expect a warm, straightforward style. Michelle values honesty and steady progress instead of quick fixes.

Her background and years of practice shape an approach that aims to reduce distress and increase day-to-day coping. People come to Michelle for a range of life transitions and relational concerns, including career stress, caregiving strain, and forgiveness or grief work. She also addresses issues like body image, codependency, and compassion fatigue when they affect a person’s functioning.

Focus areas and approaches

What Michelle works with

Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michelle helps people with.

Approaches Michelle lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts while committing to actions that match their values; it can ease anxiety and clarify parenting priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems like depression or compulsive habits going. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, preferences, and life situation. Sessions often blend techniques so that practical tools and values-based work reinforce each other.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and do deeper conversation; phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are an option for brief touchpoints, journaling between sessions, or ongoing skill practice. These formats make it easier to weave therapy into busy family or work schedules and to access care across locations.
Questions

Questions people ask about Michelle

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting-related stress, and more focused issues like body image or caregiver strain.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, setting reachable goals, and practicing skills that help between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in Florida and brings that background to her work with clients.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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