Michelle Agrela
Compassionate, evidence-based support for life’s toughest challenges
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About
Michelle Agrela, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 23 years of experience helping people navigate difficult seasons of life. Her work supports individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, and self-esteem concerns, with attention to the ways stress can shape emotions, relationships, and day-to-day functioning.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering a steady, non-judgmental environment where clients can speak openly about what feels most complicated or painful. Michelle often helps clients look more closely at communication patterns, identify what is fueling distress, and begin working through guilt and shame in ways that foster self-understanding and change.
Her counseling is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, meaning she uses methods that have been studied and shown to be helpful for many people. Michelle aims to meet each client where they are, while offering practical tools and gentle guidance to support healthier emotional habits and more effective coping strategies. Over the course of her career, she has remained committed to helping clients reconnect with resilience, rebuild a stronger sense of self, and move toward a more satisfying life.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering a steady, non-judgmental environment where clients can speak openly about what feels most complicated or painful. Michelle often helps clients look more closely at communication patterns, identify what is fueling distress, and begin working through guilt and shame in ways that foster self-understanding and change.
Her counseling is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, meaning she uses methods that have been studied and shown to be helpful for many people. Michelle aims to meet each client where they are, while offering practical tools and gentle guidance to support healthier emotional habits and more effective coping strategies. Over the course of her career, she has remained committed to helping clients reconnect with resilience, rebuild a stronger sense of self, and move toward a more satisfying life.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 23
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Communication problems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC Mh7741
- NPI Number: 1043433485
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Evidence-Based Therapy, Made Accessible Online
Michelle Agrela’s work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, which means she draws from approaches that are supported by research and commonly used by licensed professionals. These methods often focus on building practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, strengthening emotional regulation, and creating healthier patterns in everyday life. For concerns like depression or low self-esteem, evidence-based strategies can help clients notice unhelpful thought cycles, develop more balanced self-talk, and take manageable steps toward meaningful change.Her approach also supports people who are working through trauma and abuse, addiction, and the heavy emotions that often accompany them, including guilt and shame. Therapy can provide a structured space to make sense of painful experiences, understand triggers, and practice new ways of responding to difficult feelings and relationship dynamics, including communication challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Michelle collaborates with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful at each stage. Online therapy makes that support easier to fit into real life through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules, comfort levels, and communication styles.
How much experience does Michelle Agrela have?
Michelle Agrela has 23 years of clinical experience supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Is Michelle Agrela a licensed therapist?
Yes. Michelle Agrela is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Her license is FL LMHC Mh7741.
In which languages does Michelle Agrela provide therapy?
Michelle Agrela provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Agrela located?
Michelle Agrela is located in Florida.
How can I work with Michelle Agrela as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Agrela through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on your preferences and her availability.
Does Michelle Agrela work with international clients?
No. Michelle Agrela does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Agrela cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.