Pridemind is user-supported. If you buy through a link on the site, we earn a commission from BetterHelp at no cost to you. Learn More

Michele Schaffner, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Michele is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Michele. View 89 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Michele is helping me get to the heart of my issues. No one else has ever helped me like this before. I am seeing a light at the end of this crazy tunnel I've been in.

Reviewed December 2024

Michele is very professional and not only listens, but works with me by keeping I. Touch and sending me helpful information and analyzes the many facets of my day to day concerns with my mental health. She’s easy to talk to and understands me. She’s professional and she’s timely, thank you

Reviewed November 2024

More about Michele

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach and have worked with children, adults and couples. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, anger management and using effective coping skills. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma and substance abuse.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and putting a plan into action to make changes. I have used a combination of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Michele Schaffner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225204597.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH6519 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Michele Schaffner

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

89 reviews

5
4
3
2
1

Clients mention: Helped Great Recommend Helpful Amazing Listens Thank you Comfortable Understanding Wonderful

Michele is helping me get to the heart of my issues. No one else has ever helped me like this before. I am seeing a light at the end of this crazy tunnel I've been in.

Reviewed December 2024

Michele is very professional and not only listens, but works with me by keeping I. Touch and sending me helpful information and analyzes the many facets of my day to day concerns with my mental health. She’s easy to talk to and understands me. She’s professional and she’s timely, thank you

Reviewed November 2024

Michele is an amazing therapist and has helped me process so much that has happened in my life plus given me to tools to move forward.

Reviewed June 2024

Michelle has been extremely helpful during my traumatic journey

Reviewed June 2024

I can't speak more highly of my therapist.

Reviewed June 2024

Michele was great to talk to, she listened and provided proper feedback that has helped me manage through my current situation.

Reviewed May 2024

Michele is wonderful! Truly a gem. She is understanding, empathetic, and takes the time to really listen and provide positive feedback and assistance to better help a situation. She is also very down to earth and "with the times" - She does not judge nor criticize. I highly recommend Michele for all your therapy needs!

Reviewed April 2024

I have been working with Michele for the last few months. I look forward to our weekly sessions. She has really helped me to understand my hidden internal processes and frameworks that were holding me back and ways to overcome them. She has been an incredible important part of my life.

Reviewed March 2024

Michele is the absolute best. She is so kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely wants to help. I feel like I can talk to her about anything!

Reviewed March 2024

Michele is a kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable therapist. She has helped me get through many difficult days. I look forward to our face to face meetings every week. I have grown and feel healthier because of our sessions.

Reviewed February 2024

Michele is a very good listener and is responsive. She is also very emphatic and is able to guide me towards solutions for any situations. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed January 2024

Michele is so easy to speak with, truly listens and offers exceptional advice. I look forward to each session knowing that after 45 minutes of conversation that I will feel lighter and armed with positivity for the week to come!

Reviewed January 2024

Michelle is an amazing therapist and a really good source of advice and comfort.

Reviewed January 2024

Michele responds to all my texts/concerns which gives me the comfort and confidence to continue to work hard in therapy sessions without losing hope.

Reviewed January 2023

Michele is welcoming, open, direct and caring. Thankful to have a listening ear and some objective insight into what I'm going through.

Reviewed April 2022

Michele is a very professional and warm individual. I would recommend her to anyone!! She is considerate and made me feel at ease from day one. Kudos to her !

Reviewed November 2021

I can't recommend Dr. Schaffner enough! She has been a godsend! Not only is she great on our 1-1s; but her response to my emails with thoughtful, caring emails/messages, has really been so helpful. I don't feel so alone in what I'm going through because of her.

Reviewed November 2023

Michele has been a lifeline for me. She's has helped me put things in perspective, listened to all of my stuff with compassion and given me ways to cope with all of my stuff. It's been a ruff few years and she's has helped me get through my pain and anxiety. I highly recommend Michele.

Reviewed November 2023

Michele has helped me so much. I had been struggling for many years with my trauma. Michele helped me get pass this trauma. She always seem to know the right things to say and do. She sent me information to read that helped me. I feel free of this trauma that has haunted me. I’m so grateful. Thank you Michele, you helped me find my way out. My life is peaceful and calm of the trauma that has tormented me for many years.

Reviewed November 2023

I love Michele she has helped me through some of my hardest times. I really love her and everything she has done for me.

Reviewed September 2023

Michele is direct, active, polite and experienced. I'm so thankful to have time with her and learn about my missing pieces so I can build healthier relationships.

Reviewed September 2023

She is an outstanding therapist that has helped me immensely. She is always available to me. And it gives me peace of mind during really tough times.

Reviewed September 2023

Michele has been very understanding and empathetic when it comes to the therapy sessions. She has an open outlook on various things and I’m confident of her expertise which has helped me immensely in managing stress and uncertain situations. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed August 2023

She was amazing therapist. She listened understood, and provided coping skills to help me through my difficult time.

Reviewed July 2023

Michele is the best. I’ve been seeing her for over a year now and I look forward to talking to her every week. She is quick to reply and she knows what’s in my best interest. She understands me.

Reviewed June 2023

Michelle has been the most wonderful asset to me. I know that she’s always just a message away and she has helped me in so many ways to better my communication and handle my anxiety. Letting go of some childhood trauma while understanding how it has impacted my current life. I can’t wait to continue on this journey with her.

Reviewed May 2023

I can't be more pleased with all the support I've received from Michele. She is kind and has listened and given really great advice. It has already help in my dealing with relationships, mostly with my son. I've being going through some life changing events and she has been there with me every step of the way and for that I am so grateful.

Reviewed May 2023

Michelle is attentive and helpful. She thinks of new ways for us to work through my sessions and therapy. She encourages conversation via the portal throughout the week.

Reviewed May 2023

I like that she listen and responds quicklyo

Reviewed May 2023

Michelle is completely amazing. She makes you feel heard and gives great guidance at anytime or day. She’s so responsive and attentive with checking in between sessions and encourages it. She shares lots of resources.

Reviewed May 2023

My therapist is very kind and knowledgeable. She gets back to me in a very timely manner and offers me help that is very practical. I am very thankful for her.

Reviewed May 2023

I have been working with Michele for several months now. Her experience, and guidance coupled with the work I have had to do, has helped transform I and my family's life into a healthier "us".

Reviewed February 2023

Always super helpful and always listening and sending so much information even after sessions. It really feels like Michelle is very interested in my life and wanting to help out anyway, she really can.

Reviewed February 2023

Excellent

Reviewed January 2023

Michelle is amazing! She has the best balance between listening, helping, and tough love when needed. She has helped me so much and I couldn’t recommend her more! I finally feel like I’m making progress and that’s huge for me and a long time coming.

Reviewed January 2023

Michele is such a great listener and has helped me cope with some very stressful situations. I would high recommend Michele to anyone that need a therapist that really stays connected and shows genuine concern and give great advice along with homework to practice coping skills.

Reviewed January 2023

Very attentive and challenges me to do the work outside of my sessions.

Reviewed January 2023

I am very happy with my therapist and my sessions

Reviewed January 2023

Michelle has been amazing! She has helped me through the worst of times and helped me learn how to cope with the toughness of the outer world. I’m truly happy she came into my life and helped me get to where I need to be.

Reviewed December 2022

I’ve just had a couple of sessions with Michele & I feel my authentic self and am able to share with no judgment. I feel like I’ve found a friend whom I can trust & rely. The most important thing she has encouraged me to do is to leave her a message anytime I’m feeling certain emotions. I was very much looking for a platform like this where I can share my inner voice/ emotions in the moment & use those examples to work with my therapist . I will definitely be writing another review as I get more sessions in. Thank you Michele - you’re truly awesome & thank you BetterHelp.

Reviewed December 2022

I found Michele at a time in my life when everything felt chaotic and scrambled. I'd been working so hard on my own to find my footing, but there always seemed to be a barrier in my way. Michele was the perfect mix of compassionate and objective. She never judged me or my situation(s) and helped me to feel fully supported as we moved through some sticky life happenings. She always provided additional resources that I could access outside of our sessions and prompt replies to any messages I sent needing a little extra support. In short, if you're looking for a balanced sounding board, Michele is your lady! I highly recommend her and will certainly seek her out again in the future if I need therapy.

Reviewed November 2022

Michele asks very insightful questions to help me think in ways i may not have thought before.

Reviewed November 2022

Michele is absolutely wonderful! I really needed to come back to therapy and I had no hesitation reaching back out to Michele because she has already helped me so much in the past when I was in therapy previously. She really listens to what you're going through and she actually has real solutions and methods to teach you how to get through the issues you're facing in your life. She is highly qualified and I trust her 100% and highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2022

Michele is amazing, I’ve been talking with her for nearly 5 months and she understands me really well. She’s great

Reviewed November 2022

Michelle is really great to speak with. She responds in a timely manner and the material she provides you is relevant to what you are experiencing and trying to work through.

Reviewed November 2022

Michele has helped me a great deal, and I highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

Michele definitely goes the extra mile for her patients. She has lots of hands on worksheets, which I find tremendously helpful, and she is great at listening and then offering advice or solutions. Simply put, she is a very talented therapist and I highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2022

Michelle is amazing! She’s real and tells you like it is while helping you cope and recognize your emotions.

Reviewed September 2022

Michele has helped me tremendously in just these last few weeks with identifying my issues. I feel she wants to help me get better and does everything she can to do that with helpful work sheets. I would highly recommend her

Reviewed September 2022

Michele is a beautiful person. She is extremely gentle, yet has that New Jersey flair about her. She always knows what to say and has a very calming energy. I can’t believe I was paired with her so quickly because she was a perfect match.

Reviewed September 2022

Very responsive. Lots of resources.

Reviewed August 2022

The one thing I specifically like about Michele is that she replies at any given time. This platform is perfect for business executives.

Reviewed August 2022

I feel so lucky to have Michele as my therapist! I was a bit anxious about signing up to this service due to my own bad experiences with the NHS waiting list times, only to be matched with incompatible therapists. Michele has a very warm aura/energy and I instantly feel at ease in her presence. Our conversations flow and I appreciate how interactive she is inbetween our sessions. She makes things digestible for me and makes me reflect on my thoughts and feelings and tackle them in a positive way. She is honestly a keeper! Thank you.

Reviewed August 2022

Michele is great! She responds promptly and offers a lot of explanations and exercises for me.

Reviewed July 2022

Michele has been amazing throughout the journey and provided a safe/judgement free zone to discuss what was on my mind. I was comfortable throughout the process and she gave me a lot to think and how to apply in my life. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2022

She’s wonderful and attuned — really helped me process deep issues and was both informative and specifically aiding in my journey

Reviewed July 2022

Awesome

Reviewed June 2022

I love working with Michele. She is so supportive and really takes her time to listen to everything I say and asks questions to help me figure out next steps and think about things a little deeper to get to the heart of the matter, I've resolved so many things in a very short space of time that I'd just kept spinning my wheels on before - and that feels great! I never feel judged and I always feel like she gets me, she encourages me to grow as a person and I really appreciate that. She is also very responsive, replies to my messages quickly and sends me plenty of extra materials to read and consider to help me in my journey. If you want a therapist who you really feel is there for you, then I can't recommend Michele enough.

Reviewed June 2022

I really like how Michele communicates with me as a patient. She really understands the situation, respects my feelings and personal space, and puts a lot of effort into making sure you feel comfortable during the session. I am very glad and grateful that my path to therapy and mental health began with her acquaintance.

Reviewed June 2022

Michelle has been an amazing help in the last 4+months of my life I used to have anxiety/anger issues and in a matter of that time we have managed to reduce those episodes to practically none! Michelle has given me the tools to deal with life and I’m very appreciative of that! I have never had a therapist in my life that I have connected with so much!

Reviewed June 2022

Ms Michele is amazing

Reviewed May 2022

Michele is the second therapist that I was matched with and I could not be happier. I look forward to her messages as well as sharing my own thoughts and issues. I feel she really listens and wants to help me with my anxiety and depression and look forward to my healing process with her.

Reviewed May 2022

I have only gotten to have a couple sessions with Michelle so far but I would recommend her ten times over. She is very attentive and makes me feel so comfortable. She listens to what I am saying and responds accordingly with real life experience. I’m so happy to be paired with her.

Reviewed May 2022

Thank you.

Reviewed April 2022

3 sessions in and no complaints. Well worth it. Feeling progress near immediately.

Reviewed April 2022

I am impressed with Michele’s timely expertise and support through the challenges I am facing. I feel she is the right person to guide me through this journey! I am also impressed by how responsive and organized Betterhelp is.

Reviewed April 2022

Michelle was AMAZING! She consistently checked in, paid great Attention to me, and made me feel welcome. I didn’t feel the awkwardness or any of the stigma surrounding therapists when it came to her. She was open, honest, and truly helpful!

Reviewed March 2022

I couldn’t be happier and I wouldn’t go back to pre-therapy life!

Reviewed March 2022

She has been very understanding, helpful and remembers so much detail of myself. I’ve been assigned worksheets that have been very helpful with what I’m going through. I’ve been to other therapists before but she has been the best one yet

Reviewed March 2022

Michele is awesome! She always responds to me in a timely manner and checks in on me often. I've learned a lot working with her.

Reviewed February 2022

Michele is a great therapist. Even in between our sessions she takes the time to message me very helpful information and exercises to help me with the things I've been struggling with. I feel like she really listens to me and is really supportive. I'd highly recommend her!

Reviewed February 2022

At my level of life... I have found that this platform is the best life tool that one can use. It is a 24/7 help, outlet, and rational thinking line. Michele's expertise, response time, and insight are spot-on for my therapy sessions. She loves her career and it shows in the type of work that she has responded with me during our in-between sessions. This was a great find and has been an extremely helpful tool in my own career. I am even much luckier to have been paired up with Michele. Keep up the great work! You are changing lives for the better!

Reviewed February 2022

I’m very grateful for the support and expertise/knowledge Michele has. She’s constantly helping me, listens intently, and makes me feel cared for. I know I will continue to grow in my sessions with her

Reviewed January 2022

I've only started with Michelle but I'm already very impressed with how professional and caring she is. She was very quick at identifying the best approach for my issues. Looking forward to continuing therapy with her.

Reviewed January 2022

Michele is amazing! So friendly and makes me feel comfortable enough to talk to her about anything. I know she’s always there when I need her to be, I would highly recommend!

Reviewed January 2022

Michelle is very good at what she does she is very understanding and gives you as much time as you need to talk. The different techniques offered are very helpful and the information provided is very useful

Reviewed January 2022

Michele is a great listener with a great sense of humor. We laugh a lot during our sessions. Which is great, because I love humor. It’s how I get through this crap. She also sends really great reading materials over that keep me engaged and focused on days we don’t have sessions. I really enjoy her straight forward, compassionate direction and I like that she helps me find solutions.

Reviewed December 2021

This has been far better for me then I first expected it would be.

Reviewed December 2021

Michele has been an invaluable ally during a difficult time. I felt completely supported by her receptivity, encouragement, and gentle guidance. Her pragmatic ability to focus on "first things first" was exactly what I needed to manage profound anxiety and start feeling healthy again. With her facilitation, I've gained new skillfulness, and her timely responsiveness meant that I never felt she was far away, even with a large time-zone difference. I highly recommend Michele!

Reviewed December 2021

Michele is constantly checking in and providing reading material to cope with life and challenges I have. After a few sessions I felt comfortable to talk about bigger issues I’ve had or facing and she was non judgmental, a listener and asked questions to get me through it. I look forward to chatting with Michele weekly and I feel encouraged to touch base about how I feel. Very encouraging! Thank you Michele.

Reviewed December 2021

Michele is attentive and sends me suitable reading material for my case. She is kind and professional. I appreciate her.

Reviewed November 2021

I was going through an extreme tough time and in just 2 sessions with Michele , I’m doing so much better. I will be continuing therapy with her! She’s wonderful.

Reviewed November 2021

Working with Michele is a great experience. We have only worked together for a few weeks so far but I already feel like we are making progress. I enjoy our sessions and I appreciate the resources she sends me. She is very responsive and understanding and I feel like I am heard and that she genuinely wants to help and not just because it is her job and that is important to me. I can definitely recommend choosing her as your therapist and I look forward to what we will work through in the future.

Reviewed November 2021

Michele is a very patient and great listener, most people tend to listen without a proper response but she is indeed a very knowledgeable therapist in my humble opinion.

Reviewed November 2021

She listens, understands and is very helpful. Easy to talk to and I'm happy I feel amazing now

Reviewed September 2021

Michelle is wonderful and Extremely smart and knowledgeable and her fields I am truly cares

Reviewed September 2021

I totally appreciate the way she reaches out to me. I feel completely confident in her working with me. And I will continue coming to her.

Reviewed September 2021

I have attempted therapy so many times in the past and never been happy with with the outcome until now. Michelle’s kindness and enthusiasm always makes me feel comfortable, supported and heard when opening up about myself and my past. She provides really good advice and guidance constantly and even though I’ve not been contact with her long, she’s already got me feeling really positive about my future. I highly recommend.

Reviewed September 2021

Fast response times helpful kind

Reviewed September 2021

How was your experience with Michele?

Frequently asked questions

Does Michele Schaffner offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Michele Schaffner works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Michele Schaffner speak?

Michele Schaffner speaks English.

How many years of experience does Michele Schaffner have?

Michele Schaffner has 30 years of experience.

Where is Michele Schaffner licensed to practice?

Michele Schaffner is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Michele Schaffner accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Michele Schaffner does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Michele Schaffner offer?

Michele Schaffner offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Michele Schaffner?

Michele Schaffner can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Michele Schaffner?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.