Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist · Estero, Florida
Calm waters within reach.
A safe, warm space to explore what matters most — your relationships, your growth, and your wellbeing. Serving individuals, couples, and families throughout Southwest Florida.
About Michelle
I believe healing happens in the context of relationship — and that every person, couple, and family has an innate capacity for growth and resilience. My practice is grounded in warmth, genuine curiosity, and evidence-based methods tailored to you.
After earning my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, I've had the privilege of supporting clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, and the quiet ache of feeling stuck. I'm deeply committed to the people of Southwest Florida — a community that, like the Gulf itself, has extraordinary depth beneath a beautiful surface.
Request an AppointmentWhat I Offer
Every session is tailored to your unique situation. Whether you're navigating a relationship crossroads or working through something deeply personal, you don't have to do it alone.
Rebuild trust, improve communication, and rediscover connection. Using the Gottman Method and EFT, we work together to strengthen your bond and navigate conflict constructively.
A confidential space to explore anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and personal growth. You deserve support that is both compassionate and results-oriented.
Strengthen family systems, improve communication across generations, and work through conflict. I help families move from disconnection to understanding.
Divorce, blended families, grief, major life changes — transitions can be destabilizing. I provide grounding support as you navigate what comes next.
Learn to quiet the mental noise and develop practical tools for managing anxiety, worry, and chronic stress so you can live more fully in the present.
Certified in EMDR therapy, I support clients in processing difficult past experiences and reducing the hold that trauma has on daily life and relationships.
My Philosophy
I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches — including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR — choosing the tools that fit your story, not the other way around.
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I won't just nod — I'll engage with you honestly and with care. The relationship between therapist and client is itself a place of healing.
Sessions are available in-person at my Estero office or via secure telehealth for clients throughout Florida.
I show up fully in every session. Real therapeutic change begins with feeling truly heard.
I use approaches supported by decades of research — adapted thoughtfully for your unique situation.
You are the expert on your own life. I bring clinical skill; you bring courage and context.
The goal is lasting change — not dependency. I aim to give you tools you'll carry for life.
Your privacy is paramount. Everything shared in session is held with the highest ethical care.
Investment in Yourself
Transparent pricing and flexible scheduling. A free 15-minute phone consultation is always available so we can make sure we're a good fit.
I am an out-of-network provider. A superbill is provided upon request for potential insurance reimbursement. I'm happy to discuss fees and sliding-scale availability during your free consultation. Contact me to learn more.
Reach Out
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. I'm here to make it easy. Reach out and we'll schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.
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