Michelle Pellin, LMHC, LPC
Holistic, affirming counselor for life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Parenting and family help
- Trauma and grief care
About Michelle Pellin
Michelle Pellin is a licensed mental health clinician based in Connecticut who brings a broad blend of training and real-world experience to her work. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC, indicating state-licensed counselor qualifications, and earned two master’s degrees - one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling. With 11 years practicing as a therapist and a background that includes nearly 20 years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent, she has deep experience supporting teens with mental and emotional challenges and has adopted two children from that work.
Before focusing on private therapy, she spent seven years as a case manager advocating for people with acquired brain injury, physical challenges, and older adults, sharpening her skills in systems navigation and client advocacy. Michelle welcomes people from all backgrounds and identifies as open and affirming, integrating a holistic, spiritually informed perspective that considers mind, body, and spirit. She emphasizes the role of past experience in shaping present circumstances and partners with clients to move toward greater peace and resilience.
In session she offers respectful, nonjudgmental support, listening carefully and providing gentle guidance while honoring each person’s autonomy. Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, ADHD, and many other life challenges. Michelle aims to help clients discover strengths, cultivate positive action, and build a life that reflects their values and priorities.
Before focusing on private therapy, she spent seven years as a case manager advocating for people with acquired brain injury, physical challenges, and older adults, sharpening her skills in systems navigation and client advocacy. Michelle welcomes people from all backgrounds and identifies as open and affirming, integrating a holistic, spiritually informed perspective that considers mind, body, and spirit. She emphasizes the role of past experience in shaping present circumstances and partners with clients to move toward greater peace and resilience.
In session she offers respectful, nonjudgmental support, listening carefully and providing gentle guidance while honoring each person’s autonomy. Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, ADHD, and many other life challenges. Michelle aims to help clients discover strengths, cultivate positive action, and build a life that reflects their values and priorities.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended 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 issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Pellin have?
Michelle Pellin has 11 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
Is Michelle Pellin a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credentials LMHC and LPC. License details: FL LMHC MH 16995, CT LPC 002607.
In which languages does Michelle Pellin provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Pellin located?
She is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Michelle Pellin as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Pellin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Pellin work with international clients?
Yes, Michelle Pellin works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Pellin 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, please 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 Care
Michelle Pellin draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions by teaching ways to act in line with what matters most. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own capacity for growth - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and repairing relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often applied to depression, anxiety, and coping skills development.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. That collaborative stance helps ensure therapy aligns with each person’s values.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to connect across distances. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, varied ways to communicate depending on comfort level, and ongoing access to a licensed professional who can support coping, problem solving, and skill building from wherever the client is located.