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Michelle Fortier

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Available both in-person and online
325 John Knox Rd Suite C126 Tallahassee, FL 32303
Does it feel like your life is out of control, that big emotions have taken over or you're just not living the life you would like? Our specialties are working with teens and adults with emotional dysregulation and difficulty with impulsive, destructive and self-destructive behavior. We often take a holistic approach, sometimes involving family and offering supportive services to parents and loved ones. We offer parent coaching as well as therapy for partners.
We love teaching people how manage their life in a healthier way and get the results from their life that they want, reduce emotional suffering, improve relationships and build a life worth living. We are prepared to work with chronic suicidal ideation, aggressive behaviors, or any of the behaviors that other practices may "refer out" for.
We believe therapy is where we help you become the best version of you and stop suffering. We walk with you on your journey to mental health. We help people move away from a life of pain and chaos into a life that is joyous and peaceful. We help you "Build a life worth living."
Take the first step to help. Call or Michelle Fortier now - (850) 306-4476

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

325 John Knox Rd

Suite C126

Tallahassee, FL 32303 map

(850) 306-4476
My website
I specialize in Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation and Borderline Personality (BPD) 
$130 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (850) 306-4476
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

325 John Knox Rd

Suite C126

Tallahassee, FL 32303 map

(850) 306-4476
My website
I specialize in Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation and Borderline Personality (BPD) 
$130 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $130
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Florida Sheriffs Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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If you carry an insurance I do not currently accept, we may be able to work together to get reimbursement or discuss different options.
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Michelle Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (850) 306-4476
"
If you carry an insurance I do not currently accept, we may be able to work together to get reimbursement or discuss different options.
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Michelle Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (850) 306-4476

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW11625 Michelle Fortier
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 18 years
  • Attended Florida Atlantic University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2008
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with North American Society for the Study of Personality Disorders 78658014 / 2025
  • Certificate from Forensic Social Work Alliance 2019
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Specializing in trauma treatment and personality disorders.
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Michelle Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (850) 306-4476
"
Specializing in trauma treatment and personality disorders.
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Michelle Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (850) 306-4476

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Self-Harming
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Criminal Justice
  • Depression
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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We work with clients who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts and behaviors, big emotions, trauma histories and people with self harming behaviors. During our initial sessions, we will work together on helping you identify your life worth living goal and put together a plan to make that a reality. We will discuss the modality that would best get you the life you would like to have.
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Michelle Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (850) 306-4476
"
We work with clients who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts and behaviors, big emotions, trauma histories and people with self harming behaviors. During our initial sessions, we will work together on helping you identify your life worth living goal and put together a plan to make that a reality. We will discuss the modality that would best get you the life you would like to have.
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Michelle Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (850) 306-4476

5 Endorsements

Susan Meinert Amore
Susan Meinert Amore
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Michelle has great passion for her clients and is dedicated to their success.
J. J. Widener
J. J. Widener
Marriage & Family TherapistLPCLMFT
I can't say enough about Michelle and her ability and willingness to provide for her clients. I have referred multiple client to Michelle, and have been impressed by both her clinical skills and her ability to connect with her clients. Highly recommend.
Sonya Farrell
Sonya Farrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
I"m very fortunate to call Mrs. Fortier a colleague and share a DBT consultation team. High praise for the work she is doing in Florida!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Mentalization Based Therapy
  • RO-DBT Informed
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use adherent and informed Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mentalization Based Therapy to help you move away from a life filled with pain and chaos into a life worth living. I am trained through Psychwire (Behavioral Tech) in DBT for adults and adolescents and trained in Mentalization Based Therapy through McLean Hospital.
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Michelle Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (850) 306-4476
"
I use adherent and informed Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mentalization Based Therapy to help you move away from a life filled with pain and chaos into a life worth living. I am trained through Psychwire (Behavioral Tech) in DBT for adults and adolescents and trained in Mentalization Based Therapy through McLean Hospital.
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Michelle Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (850) 306-4476

Groups


Location

Primary Location

325 John Knox Rd

Suite C126

Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 306-4476
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Michelle Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (850) 306-4476
Photo of Michelle Fortier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Michelle Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (850) 306-4476