Michelle Perkins, LCSW, LISW

Michelle Perkins is a licensed social worker who provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. She works with people navigating anxiety, depression, stress, anger, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, relationship strain, and addiction, applying practical strategies alongside empathic support to help clients move toward their goals.

Perkins emphasizes the importance of a comfortable therapeutic relationship, believing that progress is strongest when clients feel understood and respected. Her practice emphasizes education, empowerment, and empathy, and she supports clients in building skills, making informed choices, and strengthening resilience. Recognizing that each person brings a unique history and set of needs, she adapts therapy to fit individual goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

She holds professional social work licenses in multiple states - LCSW, which denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and LISW, which denotes Licensed Independent Social Worker - and draws on a range of evidence-based approaches. Her methods include Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Rational Emotive Behavior strategies, Dialectical Behavior skills, Client-Centered principles, Emotionally-Focused work, and solution-focused interventions. Michelle Perkins welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with clients seeking thoughtful, personalized care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle Perkins integrates several proven therapeutic approaches into online work to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in finding their own solutions and strengths, a good fit for people seeking empathetic, collaborative care.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Perkins works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she tailors the methods used as therapy progresses so the plan aligns with what helps the client most.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility, making it easier to attend sessions from home, during work breaks, or while traveling. These options expand access to licensed professionals and allow clients to choose the communication style that best supports their comfort and consistency in care.