Therapist profile
Michele Bonanno, LMHC
Florida LMHC - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma and grief
About Michele
Michele Bonanno is a Florida LMHC with 32 years of clinical experience. She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, grief, parenting pressures, and related issues.
She uses straightforward, skills-based work and conversational sessions. Michele draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, and Client-Centered therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and noticing patterns that keep problems active.
Michele often helps people who are managing life changes, career strain, caregiving burdens, or problems with intimacy and self-esteem. She also addresses complex areas like abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family concerns, chronic illness, codependency, and eating or sleeping difficulties. The emphasis is on making small changes that reduce daily strain.
In a typical session she talks through current problems, teaches skills for coping, and works with clients to set achievable goals. She uses behavioral tools and reflective conversation to shift unhelpful habits. Over time clients learn ways to respond differently to stress and relationships.
Michele accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Michele commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy when working with relationship and parenting stress. ACT focuses on helping people clarify values and take small, meaningful actions even when emotions are difficult. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape reactions to stress and intimacy.She also uses Client-Centered techniques to keep sessions conversational and respectful of what matters to the client. That approach prioritizes listening, reflecting, and building on the client’s own insights so change feels connected to their goals. Choosing which methods to use is collaborative; Michele will work with clients to figure out which approaches fit their needs and preferences as sessions proceed.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, or make it possible to continue care when travel or relocation happens. Michele’s clinical methods are adaptable to remote work, with a focus on practical skills, behavioral tools, and conversational problem solving that translate well to virtual meetings.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps individuals with parenting strain, blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, and family-related stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines practical skills training with reflective, client-centered conversation. Expect goal setting and tools you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does Michele have?
She has 32 years of experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
Michele is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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