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As a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been providing individual and couples therapy for over 25 years. My career has taken me from the VA Medical system, to community work, to private practice. Along the way, I’ve gained experience assisting people in the areas of depression, anxiety, relationship problems, career transitions, and other life challenges.
When life is spinning out of control, talking things out with an experienced therapist can help you find your way again. I enjoy working with people to manage the moods and anxieties that accompany all life transitions, including relationship change, employment shifts, and family adjustments. I have spent many years specializing in the needs of women and the changes that take place during the perinatal and postpartum period. As both a therapist and a mom to three, I personally recognize the joys and challenges that come with the journey to parenthood, special needs children, and the teenage years!
During therapy, I take an eclectic, but client-centered approach. This means that therapy will be tailored to you – your individual history, beliefs, concerns, and strengths. This may involve using solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or any integrative approach to explore your emotions and work toward mutually agreed upon therapy goals.
Together, I believe we can develop strategies to help you lead a more fulfilling life and I hope you believe the same. If not, please keep looking – it will be worth it!
I look forward to meeting you!
Professional experience
15 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Parenting issues Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Blended family issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Women's issues
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License information
FL LCSW SW5220
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michelle Serda. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Michelle is wise and understanding. She helps me see things from a different perspective and has helped me cultivate more self compassion and love.
Written on Jun 19, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Very knowledgeable and kind. Giving great guidance.
Written on Apr 29, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She's a very down to earth person that listens and does not judge!!! She has compassion, understanding and very easy to talk to!!!
Written on Mar 08, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Helpful
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I love Michelle. She has my best interests in mind while being honest and kind.
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Michelle gets me to wrap around to the solution to my answers in a very organic way.
Written on Aug 05, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 6 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Michelle takes the time to listen and thoroughly understand issues. She provides advice, worksheets, and more. She is very approachable and relatable. She is a great help.
Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Words can’t describe how helpful Michelle has been. I’ve grown so much over the past few years thanks to her expertise and kindness. I highly highly recommend going with Michelle if you’re looking for a therapist.
Written on Jun 11, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michelle is wonderful . She has a very easy going and approachable style . She has helped me work through some issues . Highly recommend having therapy with Michelle.
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Michele Serda was assigned to me through BetterHelp based on my information. I could not have asked for a better sounding board. She asked questions and listened. She let me talk even when I went off topic a bit, then she found a way to bring me back without discounting what I just said. I appreciate that she was willing to meet with me through any form of contact. Highly recommend.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michelle is an amazing therapist. I was immediately put at ease by her demeanor and she listens without judgement and challenges me to reframe some of the hasher self-deprecating opinions I have. I have been treating with her consistently for a year now and I am confident that I would not have been able to get through the last year as unscathed as I did without her guidance and help.
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle is incredibly responsive and helps her clients feel like they still have a secure relationship with their therapist regardless if she knows they're having a tough week. She is incredible. Thank you.
Written on Jan 21, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She’s the best!
Written on Apr 11, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
I have only been with Michelle for a couple of weeks but her attentiveness and focus on what is important for me is incredibly encouraging. I have been with other therapists and I feel like Michelle "gets me" when others either had no interest or had their own experiences they were bringing to the table. Michelle is not like them and I'm happy I have been matched with her.
Written on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Michelle is a wonderful and supportive counselor and I highly recommend her services. She listens very well, understood my problems, and recommended really helpful and practical solutions. I found myself using her advice repeatedly throughout the week, so she really helped me shift my mindset on a daily basis. After a few weeks of speaking with her, I saw a significant improvement in my symptoms and lifestyle. I am in a better place now than I was a few weeks ago before I got connected with Michelle. I recommend Michelle to others who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, or other challenges in their lives.
Written on Jan 10, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
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