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LMHC, LPC

Michelle Pellin, LMHC, LPC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Parenting, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Michelle

Michelle Pellin is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 11 years of clinical experience to people seeking support with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, ADHD, and a wide range of other life challenges.

Background and approach

She holds two masters degrees - one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling - and has worked in roles that included therapeutic foster parenting and case management advocating for clients with acquired brain injuries and physical challenges.

Her style blends a spiritually minded, holistic outlook with practical therapeutic tools, honoring each person’s strengths while addressing patterns that get in the way of wellbeing. She uses evidence-based methods alongside compassionate, client-centered listening to help people find more balance and peace.

Michelle emphasizes collaboration, respect, and gentle guidance so clients remain in control of their own process as they explore past influences and build new ways of coping. Michelle practices as an LMHC and LPC licensed in Connecticut and Florida and welcomes people who are open to an affirming, nonjudgmental approach to growth and healing.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a framework for understanding inner parts and how they interact, helping people compassionately explore internal conflicts and heal protective or wounded parts that contribute to anxiety, trauma reactions, and relationship difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify values, accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for stress, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard so clients feel heard and supported as they identify their own solutions and build self-trust.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider goals, preferences, and the particular concerns presented, and then draw on IFS, ACT, and client-centered techniques as appropriate to tailor sessions to the individual's needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats allow clients to engage from different locations and to select the communication method that fits their lifestyle while working with a licensed professional to develop coping skills, process experiences, and pursue meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Michelle supports work on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and many other related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is spiritually minded and holistic while remaining practical; she combines empathic, client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping skills and insight.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 11 years of clinical experience and previously worked as a licensed therapeutic foster parent and as a case manager serving clients with acquired brain injuries and physical challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC with license details including FL LMHC MH 16995 and CT LPC 002607, and she practices in Connecticut.
Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions run on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Connecticut, Florida

Languages

English