Private Addiction Recovery Help Near You and Around Boca Raton, Florida

Michelle Robin Gould, LMHC, Florida Therapist smiles while enjoying fresh air lakeside in the early evening.

I'm Michelle Robin Gould, Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

I offer private addiction help right here in Boca Raton, Florida, and virtually throughout the state. I'm dedicated to providing you with the strategies and support you need, as a therapist who truly understands both addiction and recovery.

While my physical office is located at 1200 North Federal Highway, Suite 200, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, all my client sessions are currently conducted online, offering you the ultimate in convenience and privacy across Florida.

My connection to Boca Raton runs deep; it's where my own journey in recovery began with my first meetings in 2008. This personal history is why I maintain a physical presence here, reinforcing my commitment to the community that profoundly shaped my path and expertise.

Addiction Affects All Areas of Your Life

If you find yourself in the grip of habits you desperately wish you could shake, experiencing impulsivity, guilt and shame, out-of-control reactions, exhaustion, or numbness, you're likely grappling with a significant problem that's impacting every facet of your life. You may have found your way to my website because you’re ready to get off of the constant emotional rollercoaster that defines active addiction.

My private addiction recovery service in Boca Raton is designed specifically for adults like you, whether you’re unsure if you have an addiction, just out of rehab, have some time in recovery but feel stuck, or are simply ready to stop pretending that everything is okay.

My concierge approach ensures you receive exceptional, personalized attention, with all sessions conducted online for ultimate convenience, privacy, and accessibility across Florida. This means you can get the help you need without having to quit your job, leave your home, or put your life on hold. Research shows that online treatment for both substance use disorders and behavioral addictions is just as effective as in-person treatment.

You're looking for stability, confidence, and peace of mind. We'll work on facing challenges like managing cravings and urges, untangling racing thoughts, coping with stress and anxiety, and building emotional steadiness. It's time to reclaim your life and begin your journey to a happier, healthier future in recovery.

You hide it until you can’t.

You may feel your life is dominated by frustration, resentment, anger, irritability, and conflicts. Do you feel like your emotions control you? How would it feel to take back control?
Do you feel like you're out of touch with the things that are important to you? If you overthink to the point of avoiding decisions, you may feel trapped or powerless. We can change that.
Have your relationships suffered with friends, family, and colleagues? Is it hard to get honest with yourself? How’d you like to replace the shame and guilt with peace and self-esteem?

Comprehensive Addiction Support in Your Community

Addressing All Forms of Addiction

I work with individuals struggling with both substance addictions—like alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription medications—and behavioral addictions, such as codependency, compulsive shopping, and excessive internet use. Whether you're unsure if you even have an addiction, you're just out of rehab and need continued support, or you’re someone supporting a loved one in active addiction, know that help is readily available through my practice.

Dual Diagnosis Specialization

As a specialist in dual diagnosis, I provide therapy for addiction recovery alongside any co-occurring mental health disorders that frequently appear with drug and alcohol addiction. This can include anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder, which often intertwine with addiction.

Taking Recovery to the Next Level

If you’ve already achieved some time in recovery but find yourself feeling stuck, I have the specific tools and insights to help you take your recovery to the next level. My approach is deeply informed by my experience as a substance use therapist and, importantly, as a person in long-term recovery myself. I've specialized in this critical area since I earned my counseling degree in 2012.

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My Unique Approach to Recovery in Boca Raton

I offer a concierge approach to therapy, which means I provide truly exceptional, personalized service. You're always treated as an individual with your own unique needs. I prioritize direct communication and accessibility, making sure you feel seen, heard, and genuinely valued.
If you’ve ever been in therapy before, you know how important the between-session work can be. I give you a personalized, private e-library of therapy content to work on that helps you transfer the realizations you acquire in therapy to concrete skills and real-life situations. You can read more about the e-library in my FAQs.
In my therapy sessions, we focus on solutions. I help you identify and build upon your inherent strengths, empowering you to move forward with dignity and purpose. A core belief guiding my work is empowering you, my client, to exercise greater control over your life. I strive to foster your resilience, self-awareness, and self-efficacy, giving you the tools to steer your own path.
I incorporate a variety of research-supported methods specifically tailored for addiction recovery. These include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness. Additionally, when clients are open to it, I utilize 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) which helps clients explore 12-step programs with the added benefit of my lived experience and insights.

Sober woman sits with dog while having online concierge therapy at home in her kitchen in Florida

Woman in recovery has concierge therapy online from home in Boca Raton, Florida

Life in Recovery: What to Expect

Positive Transformation

Through your journey in recovery, you can anticipate significant positive transformations. As we work together in session and you apply that insight in real life, you'll learn to get comfortable with your feelings, manage your emotions effectively, and repair damaged relationships. Expect improvements in your memory and focus, as well as your physical health, all leading to greater stability, confidence, and profound peace of mind.

Your Journey Starts Here

It's time to step out from under that "black cloud" and truly start living a full life in recovery. I understand that addiction doesn't adhere to a schedule, which is why I schedule appointments seven days a week to accommodate your needs.