Therapists in Port Saint Lucie, FL

My ideal client is the client that has an idea of what they want in life but is overwhelmed with life stressors such as anxiety and depression. This client needs a safe space to explore their life options and the triggers that are causing negative thinking patterns, self-doubt, and low self-confidence. This client needs support, encouragement, and a non-judgmental approach to achieve their goals.

Michele Ellis is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong commitment to helping individuals improve their mental health and overall well-being. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Michele has developed exceptional therapeutic skills and a deep understanding of the social, emotional, and psychological issues that clients face. Her commitment to providing individualized care allows her to meet you where you are in your journey and empower you to make positive changes in your life.

Every human being experiences hardships and difficult times in their lives. I became a therapist in order to understand and support people in getting through and understanding themselves in such times. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral Approach, meaning I believe that our thoughts, both conscious and subconscious, influence our behaviors and vice a versa. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, and developmental transitions between teen and adulthood. Especially with the pandemic, that transition has been especially difficult on both the student and the families.

I am accepting new patients who are struggling with mental health or trauma. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. I can help you build skills to effectively manage expected (or unexpected) stressors in life. Distressing events can even influence the way we see ourselves and others, keeping us stuck in past patterns and distress. This often requires specific interventions to provide some relief. I'm here to help you build skills to navigate what life throws at you.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy for families, couples, individuals and children. I offer Structural, Strategic and Systemic Therapy for families, Emotion Focused Therapy for couples, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Therapy for individuals and Play Therapy for children.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years of combined experience in Public Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. Are you or a loved one struggling to adjust to a “new normal”? Have challenging behaviors or encountering school-related problems taken over your life? Do you seem to keep finding yourself sorting through a relationship issue or maybe constantly battling trauma, anxiety, and depression? I am convinced that if you’re ready to invest in yourself, I can help you (or your loved one) navigate through life’s most recent uncertainties by learning to recognize and break unhealthy cycles.

Now Accepting New Clients!

We are living through a challenging emotional period after the COVID-19 pandemic. Work with a supportive seasoned psychologist by phone or on video to help you navigate through these difficult times, My commitment to you is to help facilitate your journey with consideration, encouragement, and the respect that you deserve as the unique and special human being that you are.

As a professional, I use strength-based and trauma focused approaches. I believe in empowering my clients in developing coping skills and self-awareness to increase self-esteem to create a positive change. As a therapist, my clients have described me as pleasant, down to earth, and easy to talk to. I combine my experience, education, and originality, using a realistic approach to therapy.

I’m an LCSW for the state of Florida with over 10 years of experience in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, the black t-shirt crowd, and single parents, as I understand the unique challenges and struggles that they face in their daily lives. I’m also a proud member of these communities myself, so I can relate to your experiences on a personal level. Additionally, I’m bilingual in Spanish and Portuguese, which allows me to serve a diverse range of clients from different cultural backgrounds. My approach is empathetic, evidence-based.

I am a compassionate and caring counselor who operates from a humanistic perspective; that is--the desire to see everyone reach their full potential. I do not see the client as a diagnosis; but as a person. Trauma-informed and crisis-experienced, I have worked with people dealing with the challenges of poverty, deprivation, loneliness, physical illness, low self-esteem, psychological, physical and sexual assault, abandonment, neglect, child abuse, and substance abuse. I have experience working with children and families afflicted with autism.

When negative, sad or upsetting events happen in life it can feel overwhelming and confusing. These events can negatively impact relationships, work life, social life and even your own self esteem. You do not have to deal with these feelings alone or continue to feel stuck. Therapy can be a safe and nonjudgemental space for you to learn new ways to deal with life’s issues, explore your needs and build the life you want for yourself.

I like that I can provide therapy to those who would generally not seek help because of cultural conditioning, stigma, tradition, or limited access. When a therapist understands the cultural language that is being spoken, it empowers. While in my case, one can expect to feel safe and express themselves with out feeling judged. Welcome to my place!

Do you ever feel stuck when it comes to making decisions? Do you enjoy life less these days? Are you having difficulty with your spouse or with a family member? Well if that is you, than I am here to help you overcome these issues. Being able to help individuals overcome life's everyday and unexpected challenges is my passion! I listen with empathy, without judgment, so you can feel safe engaging in therapeutic activities, talk, and family therapy. Do not wait until your circumstances become worse. It's okay to seek help today!

Even though we go through times in life where we feel discouraged and disheartened, we were never meant to do this alone. We all come to a time in life where we need support, guidance, and sound counsel. I understand that it takes a lot of courage to reach out for support. I look forward to meeting you and embarking upon a journey of seeking the quality of life you were meant to have. As we work together, you will begin to identify your strengths, make positive connections with self and others, and begin to embrace your authentic self.

Now Accepting New Clients!

By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, I will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from individual or group therapy for depression, anxiety and grief counseling to parenting support, and beyond. Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, Brief-Solution Focused, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Parenting Support, Grief Counseling, Work and Career issues, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, and Humanistic therapy.