Michelle Underwood, LMHC

Michelle Underwood is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. As an LMHC she holds a credential that authorizes practice as a mental health counselor in Florida and applies that expertise to support clients across a wide range of concerns.

Her work focuses on practical, compassionate care for stress and anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship dynamics, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses concerns related to identity, family patterns, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Michelle brings particular attention to attachment and abandonment issues, communication and commitment challenges, codependency, and the effects of chronic illness or pain.

Michelle’s style is holistic and client-centered, creating a non-judgmental space where people can explore their experiences and build effective strategies for change. She emphasizes collaboration, helping each person develop deeper self-understanding, clearer goals, and practical steps toward emotional well-being and personal empowerment. Her practice welcomes diverse backgrounds and life stages while tailoring support to each individual’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and develop practical, committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress, depression, and challenges that involve avoidance or stuck patterns.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be especially helpful for intimacy concerns, attachment wounds, codependency, and repetitive relationship struggles.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-judgmental stance that prioritizes the client’s perspective and pace. It supports self-exploration, self-esteem work, and personal empowerment across many different issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Michelle collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as circumstances and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it possible to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility needs and to receive ongoing support from licensed professionals in formats that feel most comfortable.