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Michelle Louisville, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW for recovery and life change
  • Addiction and recovery
  • Trauma and grief
  • Career and transitions

About Michelle Louisville

Michelle Louisville is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with two decades of clinical experience supporting people through addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, mood disorders, and life transitions. She draws on evidence-informed methods such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness practices, and Solution-Focused techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills.

Her work includes helping clients with low motivation, self-esteem and confidence issues, career challenges, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use concerns, and she has experience working with veterans and active service members. Michelle emphasizes collaborative treatment planning - helping people clarify values, set achievable goals, and practice new skills that support meaningful change.

In sessions she creates a warm, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Michelle aims to help each person develop coping strategies tailored to their life circumstances so they can move toward the goals that matter most to them. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and supports clients through that first step and beyond.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle Louisville have?

Michelle Louisville has 20 years of professional experience in clinical practice.

Is Michelle Louisville a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Florida as FL LCSW SW9965.

In which languages does Michelle Louisville provide therapy?

Michelle provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle Louisville located?

Michelle is located in Florida.

How can I work with Michelle Louisville as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Louisville work with international clients?

Michelle Louisville does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Louisville 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 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and benefits of online therapy with a licensed LCSW

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life, even when uncomfortable thoughts and emotions arise. It can be helpful for motivation, life transitions, and coping with persistent distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills for problem solving and emotional regulation. It is effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and managing mood shifts.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people resolve uncertainty about change and strengthen their own motivation to take constructive steps, particularly useful for substance use and other behavior changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular appointments. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same therapeutic tools remotely, allowing clients to access consistent support from wherever they are located within the therapist's service area.

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