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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
About Michele
Michele Bonanno, LMHC, is licensed in Florida and has practiced for 32 years. She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Michele describes her work in straightforward terms: she listens, helps clarify problems, and uses practical techniques drawn from several therapeutic approaches.
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. Michele combines methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning skills to manage emotions and behavior, and practicing changes between meetings.
She also addresses a wide range of focused issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, aging concerns, attachment difficulties, autism spectrum considerations, blended family stress, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment struggles, and related topics. Michele frames these topics as areas she can help people talk through and manage.
Michele emphasizes clear, actionable steps. She uses talk therapy alongside skill-building exercises and real-world practice. Progress is tracked in concrete ways, like reducing distressing symptoms, improving sleep and daily routines, or rebuilding communication patterns.
Sessions are offered in English. Michele accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and commit to actions that match their values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and life changes by teaching acceptance and practical steps toward meaningful goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then testing new ways of responding. It is useful for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and many day-to-day struggles.
Michele treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. She will review your concerns and goals and suggest which methods to try. The plan can change based on what works and what does not for you.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed and reduce the need to commute to appointments.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and other life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She uses practical techniques and skill-building alongside talk therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of clinical experience.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.