Therapist profile
Michelle Pellin, LMHC, LPC
LMHC and LPC - Stress and parenting focus
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- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Values based work
About Michelle
Michelle Pellin is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience. She practices in Connecticut and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting strain, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. She also lists focus areas such as addictions, ADHD, caregiving stress, blended family challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, and body image.
Michelle draws on backgrounds in behavioral medicine and human services to keep sessions practical and down-to-earth. She favors clear conversation and goal-focused work. Parents and adults who are juggling care responsibilities or family conflict will find sessions aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her earlier work included many years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent and case manager supporting people with acquired brain injury, physical challenges, and elders. That history informs how she notices everyday pressures and life-stage stressors. She describes herself as open and affirming to all clients.
In session she listens and offers guidance without pushing tasks the client does not want. She uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices to address symptoms and coping skills. Conversations often mix skill practice, values-based goal setting, and problem-solving.
Michelle emphasizes practical change and steadier emotional regulation. She encourages clients to build routines that include restful habits and small, achievable shifts. The aim is clearer thinking, fewer reactive moments, and more manageable days.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and parenting stress where clarity about priorities reduces reactive behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through structured exercises and homework. CBT can help with sleep problems, depressive symptoms, and anxiety by teaching concrete coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce emotional reactivity and increase present-moment noticing, which can ease anger and caregiving burnout.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, daily life, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the client involved in every choice.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Online work can include teaching skills, reviewing homework, and practicing mindfulness in real time, all aimed at helping clients manage stress and family-related pressures while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting strain, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and related concerns such as ADHD, addictions, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward conversation, practical skill building, and gentle guidance. Sessions combine talk, problem-solving, and behavioral practice drawn from several approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience and previous roles as a licensed therapeutic foster parent and case manager working with diverse needs.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC and practices in Connecticut. She also has licensure history in Florida as noted in her background.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are held.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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