Michelle Pellin, LMHC, LPC

Michelle Pellin is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor practicing from Connecticut. She brings 11 years of clinical experience and a warm, affirming outlook to sessions. Michelle welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and helps them navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strains, and challenges such as addiction or ADHD.

She holds two masters degrees, one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and another in Human Services and Counseling. Before clinical practice she spent nearly 20 years as a therapeutic foster parent and also worked seven years as a case manager advocating for clients with acquired brain injury, physical challenges, and elder care needs. Those roles shaped her practical, hands-on approach to support.

Michelle works in a straightforward, collaborative way. She listens first, offers gentle guidance, and helps people set realistic goals. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving self-esteem, and creating everyday routines that reduce stress and improve sleep and eating habits.

Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and client-centered care. She blends those tools to fit each person’s needs and life circumstances. Michelle emphasizes strength, resilience, and small steps that lead to meaningful change.

People who choose her can expect respect, nonjudgmental support, and assistance in finding clearer direction. She encourages self-care, positive action, and practical strategies to make life more manageable and more hopeful.

Evidence-informed approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take actions that align with their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thinking and behavior and practicing alternative responses to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s pace to build self-understanding and confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust methods based on what helps. That means mixing tools from different approaches and focusing on what fits the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.