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Michelle Smith, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Michelle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Michelle. View 74 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida, Oklahoma, and 2 more

Recent reviews

When I first met Michelle, I was at a pretty low point in my life. In less than a year, she's helped me bounce back and improve in ways I'd never thought imaginable. I've moved around and spoken to many therapists on the platform, I'm lucky to have found Michelle. If you seek an opportunity to improve yourself and your relationships, look no more.

Reviewed November 2024

Michelle is incredibly knowledgeable about practical methods for managing issues I discuss with her.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Michelle

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC, LPC, LCMHC

Are you struggling to cope with a new “normal” of life? You're doing the best you can, AND you can do better!

I believe everyone has the potential to manifest a life worth living, and I would love to help you take the steps towards making your vision your reality. With over 10 years experience in the mental health field, I have supported countless individuals and families achieve their goals through therapy, and look forward to the opportunity to serve you today.

I am formally trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and I am also a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provider as well. I utilize an eclectic approach to support the unique needs you are coming to services to gain support for.

I have worked with clients of all backgrounds from a variety of different age groups, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. I provide a client-centered, non-judgmental approach and will meet you where you are at to help support you in reaching your goals through this uncertain time period. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help. If you are ready to take the next step I look forward to the opportunity to bring a fresh perspective and help you navigate to your true potential!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Expats Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Military and veterans issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Michelle Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336619683.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH16532 · Expires March 2025
  • LPC · Oklahoma · 7286 · Expires June 2025
  • LPC · Oregon · C6649 · Expires March 2025
  • LCMHC · New Hampshire · 2669 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Michelle Smith

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

74 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Amazing Listens Understanding Helped Fantastic Healing Helpful Helping

When I first met Michelle, I was at a pretty low point in my life. In less than a year, she's helped me bounce back and improve in ways I'd never thought imaginable. I've moved around and spoken to many therapists on the platform, I'm lucky to have found Michelle. If you seek an opportunity to improve yourself and your relationships, look no more.

Reviewed November 2024

Michelle is incredibly knowledgeable about practical methods for managing issues I discuss with her.

Reviewed November 2024

Michelle has been one of the best people I have met in the mental health field. Her approach and styles have dramatically my perspectives. I have already noticed a massive improvement in my well being from her coaching. 100/10

Reviewed November 2024

Michelle is compassionate, thoughtful, communicative, and willing to share her insights and experience. I have come to really trust her and appreciate her guidance.

Reviewed November 2024

Michelle takes the time to listen, repeat back what she heard, and supports you on getting through tough times. She has taught me many coping skills and my quality of life is so much better now that I have been working with her.

Reviewed November 2024

Michelle is exactly the teammate I needed on/through my healing journey. I had been going to therapy but think of that time as an introductory onion skin peeling period. It wasn’t until I started with BetterHelp that Michelle was able to very thoughtfully help me tease out sub-parts of my goals. She’s kept me so focused with little need to talk specifically about/towards my goals - until we’re celebrating a milestone and she’s able to highlight the coming full circle/inner layer that’s been reached. All this to say, she’s just tremendous at what she does and brings such peace to my journey through all of this really hard work.

Reviewed November 2024

Michelle is absolutely amazing, she listens and understands my issues and encourages me to embrace who I truly am and to live life as my true authentic self.

Reviewed September 2024

Michelle has been fantastic from our first session together. I have been working with her now for 2 months and feel like I have made great progress towards my mental health goals. She has fantastic tools, she listens, and I love her summaries/pre therapy guides.

Reviewed August 2024

Offers lots of opportunities you can do at home

Reviewed August 2024

Michelle was/is exactly the therapist I needed. Her expertise has helped me reach the therapy goals I set - ultimately creating the safety and peace I so desperately needed. I can’t say enough good things about her and her willingness/ability to help/guide the work in a style, tempo, and strategy that make sense and feels right to the individual.

Reviewed June 2024

Michelle is great at leading you to determine how you feel instead of persuading you.

Reviewed June 2024

I really appreciate Michelle’s warm and empathetic attitude, with a splash or realness and enthusiasm that makes me feel hopeful. She also has a ton of knowledge, and is able to meet me where I am and offer great journal prompts and resources in between live sessions. She is really good at what she does.

Reviewed May 2024

Michelle is amazing. She is methodical in her professional practice and "keeps the ball rolling" all the time. She'll work with you on your therapeutic journey every day. Prepare to communicate over chat the majority of the time, however, to my surprise, I've seen significant progress working with her.

Reviewed May 2024

Michelle intentionally listens to what I have to say and helps me create a plan so I can overcome some adversities I am just now facing in my life. I've worked with Michelle for over 2 years now and she has helped me get out of a 4 year depression and start living life authentically.

Reviewed April 2024

Everything is good so far

Reviewed April 2024

Michelle is very understanding and empathetic. She has introduced me to new ways of thinking about myself and the challenges I have, and I'm optimistic that this can help me change my behavior.

Reviewed March 2024

Michelle is exactly the therapist I needed. Whether BetterHelp is just that great at employing and matching therapists (on the first attempt), I don’t know. But I am incredibly grateful for her presence in my journey here. She’s gentle, considerate, and able to communicate pieces of my healing in ways that resonate and make sense in each stage of achieving my goals. If you’re reading this while exploring therapists and looking to set, review and expand on goals to guide your healing/make everyday adjustments and truly bring peace to your life, Michelle is incredibly helpful and talented in that area. I can’t say enough good things about her and my experience with her thus far.

Reviewed February 2024

Having worked with Michelle on and off for 18 months, Michelle is always very patient and compassionate. Michelle listens to understand my feelings and emotions and has been a tremendous supporter in helping me to process my thoughts and feelings. I would highly recommend Michelle!

Reviewed February 2024

Michelle is the kind and thoughtful and supportive therapist I needed for working through a painful past and the relationship challenges that came with it. Her expertise and professionalism really shows when you need it most and are at your most vulnerable. I always feel comfortable being honest and emotional, and know she will have a suggested path or reflection to support my needs.

Reviewed February 2024

Stellar! I am the focus

Reviewed January 2024

Michelle is kind and compassionate, but forthright and honest in her opinions. I always look forward to seeing her and she is a great communicator, sending useful and helpful resources during the week.

Reviewed January 2024

Michelle has been instrumental in my growth over the last 20months - constantly being there for the roller coaster that has been my life. She has provided that chance weekly to check in on myself and has been a cheerleader when I have accomplished even the smallest steps. She is amazing

Reviewed November 2023

Michelle has been amazing to work with, she has been very calming and reassuring throughout all of our sessions. I love that our sessions are based on you actually doing the work for yourself because your the one that wants it. She’s a great support system and the best therapist I have found.

Reviewed September 2023

I think Michelle Smith is great! I feel like she really listens and gives me great advice. I really like has she correctly summarizes the session in writing back to me. Not only does it show that she was listening, but when I read it back, it makes me realize where I am at by reading the summary of what I said in the session. I think she is a great person that really cares. I would recommend Michelle to anyone.

Reviewed August 2023

Michelle knows just the right things to say when I need to hear them. She gives feedback but does so in a gentle way. I never feel judged. She is truly a safe person to talk to.

Reviewed July 2023

Michelle is so empathic and compassionate. I really appreciate the way in which she listens to me and challenges me to grow.

Reviewed July 2023

Michelle has made my journey through therapy a caring, enlightening, and rewarding one.

Reviewed June 2023

Michelle is empathetic, supportive, and provides excellent suggestions for positive actions.

Reviewed June 2023

Michelle was amazing to work with.

Reviewed May 2023

Has always been a FANTASTIC therapist, listening and providing solutions in a way I understand and helping support me while implementing them

Reviewed May 2023

I have had mostly very good therapists but I enjoy and benefit from Michelle the most by quite a bit. In the first place I know it is difficult, communication wise, to understand my explanations and thoughts but Michelle does this far better than others. If I compare it to a typical meditation of mine, my mind keeps jumping around, sometimes completely not ever hearing the words or being mindful at all but when speaking to Michelle she always seems to be listening and processing every word. It makes it so much easier for me to express myself. And her responses in terms of homework or ideas at what I should investigate outside of the appointment are usually spot on

Reviewed May 2023

As I am new to therapy, Michelle has been both understanding and able to challenge me to learn more about myself.

Reviewed April 2023

Michelle is attentive and helps me work through whatever it is I am going through. She offers advice, ideas, and solutions but has a neat way of never telling me what to do. She gently guides me to make the decision for myself. She encourages me to be my best self and cheers me on when I make progress and hit accomplishments. She truly has a gift in helping others. I highly recommend her for anyone needing a therapist they can count on.

Reviewed March 2023

Michelle has given me excellent advice on and is such a great listener

Reviewed March 2023

Michelle is an amazing therapist, I could not have made all the progress I have to accept my true self without her help! She is absolutely the best!!!

Reviewed February 2023

Michelle is compassionate, skilled, and confident. I've just started work with her but I trust her already. She has been a huge help.

Reviewed February 2023

My therapist Michelle has been so helpful! I love how her tips made me think more about how my brain works, and she’s helped me a lot with assertive but effective communication. I highly recommend!

Reviewed January 2023

Has been the best year I have had in therapy, she is always so patient and celebrates my accomplishments with me

Reviewed December 2022

Michelle has been an invaluable guide and mentor as I have been healing from my trauma. As we work together, the is kind, and supportive. She is honest Nd holds me accountable for my commitments. She has helped me learn to be more kind to myself, showing me how my self-talk was as harsh as anything I heard from others. Our journey together has been difficult, sometimes painful, but incredibly satisfying when I look back from whare I am now.

Reviewed November 2022

Michelle always knows exactly what I need to continue my growth in therapy. She provides valuable homework that allows smooth transitions into the next topic. I feel less anxious and guilty discussing things that I have kept buried for so long.

Reviewed November 2022

Absolutely love Michelle! She is incredible, so kind, so non-judgemental and she feels like you're talking to a friend. She's really good at responding and asking the relevant questions! :)

Reviewed November 2022

Michelle is a very patient and understanding therapist. She listens to my issues and concerns and always offers me a variety of ways to work through them. She is absolutely Amaya d I am so glad she is helping me.

Reviewed November 2022

I appreciate her input and how respectful she is to me

Reviewed November 2022

michelle is a fantastic therapist- she's funny, personable, super talkative and positive and just generally makes me feel happy every time i get off the phone with her. she makes me feel better just by talking to me because her energy is so calming. would highly recommend to anyone!

Reviewed September 2022

I like her so far have my first video call scheduled I am excited to go on this path

Reviewed September 2022

I feel confident and hopeful.

Reviewed August 2022

She’s professional and knows what she’s doing to help you feel comfortable with your healing process

Reviewed August 2022

Michelle is very engaged, compassionate, and focused on ideas and approaches that help me move forward.

Reviewed August 2022

Michelle has been a great help :) she is easy to talk to and i always feel heard by her.

Reviewed July 2022

My time communicating with Michelle has been very helpful. I don’t get time to journal or respond to messages from her until just before I go to bed. It is helpful to get my thoughts out and my questions asked knowing I will have a response when I wake up. I have yet to book a live session however when I send her a message or complete a worksheet I always have a response the next morning when I get up.

Reviewed July 2022

Working with Michelle has greatly improved my life. I went into therapy for relationship help but she has helped me with the most important relationship I have, myself! She is attentive and compassionate and humorous, and I am happy to have been matched with her!

Reviewed June 2022

Michelle is absolutely amazing, she has been a tremendous help in my journey and I would not have made the progress I have without her!!!

Reviewed June 2022

Michelle knows what I need but also values my input. She gives me a variety of ways to work through what I need to and never makes me feel guilty if I’m unable to get to any journal or homework tasks.

Reviewed May 2022

Michelle is patient with me and ready to help me learn in our live sessions. I’m grateful to not feel pressured to use this app but also she encourages me to slowly start using it more. She makes me less nervous!!

Reviewed May 2022

Michelle responds timely and listens closely in order to help you with life’s struggles. She is very encouraging and has guided me through some very major life changes. She has shown me how to be open minded, less timid and how to process my emotions in a health way.

Reviewed May 2022

Michelle is wonderful! She has been a great help in focusing me on core issues to address. The journal/reflection prompts help me make progress during the week to get the most out of my time with her. I have only ever tried weekly 60 minute sessions before, so this format is new to me. I like the homework during the week and the touch base/focusing we have in our sessions. It feels like more active, self directed work. I highly recommend Michelle.

Reviewed April 2022

I've been having weekly therapy sessions with Michelle for a couple months now, and have found them to be very helpful. As someone who was nervous about starting online therapy, and kept finding excuses to put it off for months, I'm really happy I took the leap and contacted Better Help. Furthermore, I'm pleased with being paired with Michelle, as she has been able to help me navigate, process and understand several problems/difficulties I've been having in my life. I look forward to continuing to work through my issues with her.

Reviewed April 2022

I'm always grateful

Reviewed April 2022

I adore Michelle! She provides a safe and judgement free space and I throughly enjoy chatting with her every week. Especially as someone who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community, it is rare I feel this safe and open with someone. Highly recommend!

Reviewed March 2022

My God, Michelle knows what’s up!! I’ve made more progress in four months than I have in a whole year with a previous therapist.

Reviewed March 2022

To keep short & sweet, Michelle has changed my life for the better and she is absolutely amazing.

Reviewed March 2022

In my sessions, when I'm speaking about the work I'm doing to better myself, Michelle often says "I like that." It might seem like a little thing to most, but to me it means everything.

Reviewed March 2022

I highly recommend Michelle, she's been a fantastic therapist. She's taken the time to get to know me; Michelle approaches each session with a positivity, calmness, and insight that sets the perfect balance between listening, guiding, and advising.

Reviewed February 2022

I am someone with social anxiety, therefore, I was nervous of starting therapy. I was unsure of whether i would even do more than one session or if I'd gain anything useful from therapy. I can honestly say Michelle has been a great help. I've a number of sessions completed now. I look forward to our weekly session. She has given me different anxiety reduction exercises to try; helping me to find what works. She is always patient and understanding. Anytime I've messaged she has been quick to respond. Knowing I can communicate through video or messages is a win for someone with anxiety. The tailored journal prompts and affirmations are a definite favourite of mine. I'd 100% recommend her to others.

Reviewed February 2022

I've gone through 4 therapists on BetterHelp since I started in Spring 2021 but Michelle is the first one I feel like actually makes an effort to have a conversation with you. It's nice to have a therapist with an engaging personality!

Reviewed February 2022

Just getting started and she is fantastic already. She reaches out to me so much with so many different options and ways of thinking. I'm excited about this journey with her.

Reviewed February 2022

Excellent therapist. Michelle is really easy to communicate with and very understanding. She has given me some of the tools to use in my life that has benefited me greatly already. Would recommend to any friend!

Reviewed February 2022

Michelle is great at giving resources, she does Mindful Monday's where she sends you something that either is tailored to you or something random like meditation exercise. She's a good listener but short half an hour sessions leave me feeling unfulfilled. I'm not sure I'm really getting much out of our sessions. She's fine I promise. I was really hoping she would motivate me more but she hasn't. I hear from her twice a week if I don't reach out. She is kind and understanding. She never makes me feel weird about things I tell her. After each session I should make sure to send me something that relates to the session, more resources or exercises. Which is fine, even really good. I like reading things that may help. Just hearing them it's not enough for me.

Reviewed February 2022

It’s going really well!

Reviewed February 2022

Michelle is awesome I love talking to her inside and out side of sessions she checks on me everyday she stays on top of things and I would have to say in one session I feel I got more done then the years I was talking to a coht in the office thanks for everything you are awsome

Reviewed January 2022

Michelle is a very conscious listener, and always has great advice. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed January 2022

Michelle has helped me become aware of the negative thoughts and feelings towards myself and has shown me ways to help combat those. I love all the resources she sends me to help with my journey of healing from battling cancer twice and the anxiety that comes from going through traumatic experiences. I look forward to engaging with her more.

Reviewed December 2021

Very understanding

Reviewed December 2021

So far she seems to be very good at listening and understanding what I’m dealing with. She’s been very good at giving me resources to help me build on what we discuss in therapy.

Reviewed December 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Michelle Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Michelle Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Michelle Smith speak?

Michelle Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does Michelle Smith have?

Michelle Smith has 10 years of experience.

Where is Michelle Smith licensed to practice?

Michelle Smith is licensed to practice in Florida, Oklahoma, Oregon, and New Hampshire.

Does Michelle Smith accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Michelle Smith accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Michelle Smith offer?

Michelle Smith offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Michelle Smith?

Michelle Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Michelle Smith?

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