Michelle Boyles , LCSW

Michelle Boyles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience supporting people through trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and life transitions. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Penn State University and a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University, and has been a master's-level licensed therapist since 2001 with her Florida LCSW held since 2012.

Over the course of her career she has worked across inpatient crisis stabilization, residential programs, and outpatient therapy settings, providing care to children, teens, adults, and older adults. Her clinical work has included individual therapy, couples counseling, and family treatment, helping clients navigate complex dynamics and interpersonal challenges.

Her core areas of expertise include treating abuse and trauma, mood and personality disorders, substance use issues, family conflict, and the stresses of major life changes. Michelle focuses on helping people gain insight, learn practical coping strategies, and access education that supports recovery and healthier relationships. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person she works with, emphasizing skill-building and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Michelle integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps people explore their feelings and identify personal goals, which can be especially helpful for those coping with relationship stress, grief, or life transitions. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when appropriate, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for clients who struggle with intense emotions or impulsivity. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; Michelle works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adjusts methods over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and other commitments, and allow licensed professionals to deliver structured therapy and coping tools in formats that suit each person’s lifestyle.