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Michelle Pellin

FL LMHC MH 16995, CT LPC 002607
Credentials
FL LMHC MH 16995, CT LPC 002607
NPI Number
1649653205
Location
Connecticut
Languages
English
Michelle Pellin

Accepting new clients

11 years experience
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About Michelle Pellin

Hello! My name is Michelle Pellin, and I am licensed as a professional counselor in the state of Connecticut and Florida. I currently hold two Masters: one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology, and the other in Human Services and Counseling. Previously, I was a licensed therapeutic foster parent for almost 20 years, working mainly with mentally and emotionally disabled teens, and adopted two of them. I also worked as a case manager for 7 years fighting for the rights of my acquired brain injury, physically challenged, and elder clients. I have worked with all kinds of individuals, and welcome anyone who needs support, as I am open and affirming to all. I believe that as a holistic, spiritually minded psychotherapist, one must be healthy in mind, body and spirit. I am a true believer that your past experiences have brought you to your present situations and will be assisting and supporting you in your counseling journey. I will help you find a better, more peaceful place in your life. My philosophy is simple. Believe in yourself. Believe in the power you hold within your soul to change the world around you. Don't let others drag you down to their level. Surround yourself with supportive people. Work hard, but make fun one of your top priorities. Reach out and give of yourself to others in need., but also give back to YOU. You are stronger than you tell yourself you are. You can be that person you want to be with the power of positive thoughts and actions. During our time together, I will treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve, and not pass judgment. I will listen to your concerns, and provide you at times with gentle guidance. However, you are the captain of your own ship, so I will never insist on doing anything you don't feel comfortable with. It took courage to seek help! I look forward to working with you.

Licenses

LPC
002607
LMHC
MH 16995

Professional experience

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

  • Addictions
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Eating disorders
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • ADHD

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“I was in a very dark place after my break up and trying to find myself as a woman and mother again. Michelle has helped me tremendously with my growth and I am so thankful for her. ”

“I didn’t know what to expect when I started. I was going through it really hard and Michelle listened and had all the right responses. I am feeling better on my own and more so with the assistance of Michelle. I was contemplating canceling my service because at this time it’s out of my price range, getting divorced and all, but it’s worth every penny. It’s the right things at the right times and I’m very grateful for Michelle. ”

“She has truly been amazing and helped me through all the trials and tribulations I’ve been going through. I would be in a very dark place without her.”

“I’m so blessed to have found Michelle. She is real and honest. I feel HEARD and listened too. ”

“Michelle is very good at getting to the key issue and bringing it into focus for me. She had opened my eyes to issues that I was not aware of.”

“Michelle is a very heartwarming person who knows how to listen. This was really important to me as I didn't have anyone who would understand my problems. She is also very patient, unlike other counsellors that I've experienced. I recomend her to any one who wants to feel accepted, heard and supported. Despite out time zone difference, she always tried her best at responding to me in time.”

“So far so good!”

“Michelle has been amazing for me. She really helped me change my life. She helped me overcome a lot of challenges I was facing and helped me to face my demons and challenge my anxiety. She has helped my relationship with my friends, family, and fiancé a ton. I am thankful to have been paired with Michelle. ”

“Very helpful over this past year with some issues that I had following the loss of my husband. This has been the perfect media for grief counseling. ”

“I am going through a lot in my life but unable to find time to see a therapist face to face. This is when I discovered BetterHelp via Google. Michelle has taken the time to get to know me & the best ways to help me. Nobody can know me in a week but she’s doing a great job so far. I don’t know if she knows how valuable it is to be understood. I would recommend her to anyone. ”

“Michelle has helped me tremendously the past few months with her guidance and advice. She has been readily available to be and responds very quickly whenever I need her and she continuously follows up with me when she hasn’t heard from me in a while. I highly recommend her as a counselor. Thank you, Michelle!”

“She was very knowledgeable and gave me advice I could use and helped me understand and look at my situation in a different way.”

“This was my first counseling experience and Michelle made it effortless. I’m confident that with her help, anyone can improve themselves.”

“She has been extremely helpful and understanding. She is also very good about reaching out to me, even if I haven’t reached out first. ”

“The video session was extremely helpful for me. I had a lot of issues happening all at the same time and Michelle was very helpful in helping me deal with them and providing some advice of how to react. I felt much better after counseling. ”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.