Choice is your superpower.

We are a team.

Let’s do this thing.

Choosing a therapist is an emotional decision.

Clients describe me as someone who speaks the words they need to hear in gentle ways. I’m told I put a lot of heart into my work, and that it comes across. 

Michelle Robin Gould

Florida Therapist

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

National Certified Counselor

Board-Certified TeleMental Health Provider

I specialize in recovery.

I’ve got years of training and experience as a substance use therapist. But the asset that makes me the right therapist for you is that I'm also a person in long term recovery. I understand resistance to change because I’ve experienced it first-hand. 

I know what it’s like to think you’re not in denial about anything and find out exactly what’s holding you back from the life you wish you had. I also know the tools that help us take that leap from doing things our way to trying new ways, and I know how to present those tools with conviction and compassion.

I have the knowledge and experience to help you navigate the recovery world and figure out which program works best for you. I won’t just tell you to try this option or that one - I’ll explain why they work, and why they might work for you in particular. 

We have a saying in recovery: My best thinking is what got me here. The moment you entertain the possibility that there’s another way to do things, that’s a huge turning point in your recovery. That’s where your transformation begins.

My Job

  • Challenge you

  • Support you

  • Point out your strengths and build on them

  • Help you figure out what serves you and what doesn’t

You want things to change, but you’re not sure where to start.

Change is the overarching goal in our work together. Change is about choice and action. I’m going to help you sort through what to keep and what to change.

If nothing changes, nothing changes.

Our Focus in Therapy

We are going to shift the focus from what is wrong with you to what is right. That doesn’t mean we are going to ignore the problems or deny the thoughts and behaviors that get you into trouble. It means we are not going to obsess about them. We are going to focus on solutions.

Am I the therapist for you? We are a good fit if:

  • You think you might have a problem with alcohol, prescriptions, or other drugs.

    Or maybe you've been in recovery from addiction for a while, but it seems like the only thing that's changed is that you're not using. That’s not enough anymore. You want to feel better about yourself. You want a therapist who knows how to take your recovery to the next level.

  • You are inundated with intrusive thoughts and you want to shut them the hell up.

    You live with stress and anxiety every single day, and you want to learn how to manage them better. You've read a lot about coping skills, but you don't know how to work them into your life. You want a therapist who can help you find confidence and peace-of-mind.

  • You set goals but you don't follow through, and this bothers you.

    You believe in spending time on personal growth and self-improvement, but you want to balance challenging yourself with self-compassion. It feels like you’ve forgotten who you are and why you should get up in the morning. You’re hoping therapy will give you the push you need to move forward.

  • You need a low-risk place to practice being a person.

    You need a safe place to practice your interpersonal skills, critical thinking skills, and recovery skills so you can connect what you learn in therapy with how to use it in the real world. You want a therapist who will role play with you and get you to the point where therapy is a choice and not a necessity.

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Here’s the nitty gritty on my training, education, and credentials.

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), State of Florida. See my license

    National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.

    Board-Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), Center for Credentialing & Education

    TeleMental Health Training Certificate (THTC) from Telehealth Certification Institute

    Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Evergreen Certifications

    Certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), Evergreen Certifications

    SFBT Diamond Level 1 Certification, The Solution Focused Universe

    Ongoing Education

    I maintain my license and certifications with continuing education throughout the year. Feel free to look at the log of professional counseling workshops I have attended recently.

  • Doctoral Candidate, Instructional Design and Technology, Nova Southeastern University. Expected graduation: 2024.

    2017 MA, Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media, Nova Southeastern University

    2012 MS, Mental Health Counseling, Nova Southeastern University

    1993 BA, Social Psychology, Florida Atlantic University

    1993 Women's Studies Certificate, Florida Atlantic University

    1991 AA, Psychology, Palm Beach Junior College

  • Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA)

    Mental Health Counselor's Association of Palm Beach (MHCAPB)

    Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)

    Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

    Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE)

  • Doctoral Candidate, Instructional Design and Technology, Nova Southeastern University. Expected graduation: 2024.

    IDOL courses Academy® Level 2: Instructional Designer, IDOL courses Academy. 2021

    Storyline® for IDOLs®: Articulate Storyline® Skilled, IDOL courses Academy. 2021

    IDOL courses Academy®: Learning Designer Credential, IDOL courses Academy. 2022

  • I graduated with my mental health counseling degree in 2012. Back when I was in school, I was required to complete a year-long practicum at a treatment site. This practicum is analogous to a doctor going through a residency. As a counselor-to-be, I was placed at a substance use treatment facility where it was my privilege to witness the spirit and courage of people fighting addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. There is a flow to recovery - a process that is noble and humbling and beautiful to watch. I chose to specialize in addiction recovery, stress & anxiety, and personal growth in my private practice because I wanted to look forward to going to work every day. I get to watch the most incredible transformations happen for people through this work, and it is easy to be passionate about my job.

    Aside from the counseling profession, my favorite jobs were:

    • Over 20 years as a licensed nail technician because I got to talk to people all day and make them feel special and cared for

    • Two years as a trade school educator because I got to empower adults seeking new or second careers

    • Working as a PBX switchboard operator and receptionist because I got to help people make connections

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