Michele Bonanno, LMHC
Michele Bonanno, Florida LMHC with 32 years
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Evidence-based therapies
- Accepts international clients
About Michele Bonanno
Michele Bonanno is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 32 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She blends professional expertise with a person-centered outlook, meeting each individual where they are and attending to the distinct complexities that shape their experience.
Her work focuses on areas such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Michele also offers support around specific concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and body image among others.
Michele draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches and a collaborative stance to help clients build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and strengthen resilience. She emphasizes respectful, empathic engagement and works to create a space where people can explore patterns, discover resources, and move toward meaningful change over time.
Her work focuses on areas such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Michele also offers support around specific concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and body image among others.
Michele draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches and a collaborative stance to help clients build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and strengthen resilience. She emphasizes respectful, empathic engagement and works to create a space where people can explore patterns, discover resources, and move toward meaningful change over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michele Bonanno have?
Michele Bonanno has 32 years of experience.
Is Michele Bonanno a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH6519.
In which languages does Michele Bonanno provide therapy?
Michele Bonanno provides therapy in English.
Where is Michele Bonanno located?
Michele Bonanno is located in Florida.
How can I work with Michele Bonanno as my therapist?
You can work with Michele Bonanno through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michele Bonanno work with international clients?
Yes, Michele Bonanno works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michele Bonanno cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Michele Bonanno uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values, increase psychological flexibility, and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. ACT can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most to the individual rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable experiences.
She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in close relationships and the ways early bonds influence current attachment, communication, and trust. This approach is useful for clients working on intimacy-related issues, relationship challenges, and healing from abandonment or attachment disruptions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michele works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques and pace to suit the client’s situation and priorities.
Online therapy with Michele includes options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life changes and to access licensed professionals from varied locations.