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Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work with over 17 years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges. I take a solution-focused approach, helping clients build practical tools and make meaningful progress in their daily lives, I specialize in working with adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, parenting or caregiving. I offer individual therapy in a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can feel heard and understood,

You’re smart, self-aware, and successful in many areas of life—but relationships are where you struggle.

I help clients who feel stuck in toxic or unfulfilling relationships rebuild their self-trust, break free from people-pleasing, and develop healthy boundaries—so they can start creating relationships that feel emotionally safe, respectful, and real.

Are you questioning yourself constantly, second-guessing your needs, feeling anxious when you speak up, and guilty when you say no? You may have done the inner work—but you still find yourself repeating the same patterns in love. I'm passionate about helping my clients build more fulfilling relationships.

I want you to know that my role is to support you with compassion, respect, and evidence‐based care. I take the time to listen closely so I can understand what you’re experiencing and what matters most to you. My approach is collaborative—I believe treatment works best when we make decisions together. I’m here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and feel heard. My goal is to help you move toward stability, confidence, and a better quality of life.

I believe effective mental health care starts with feeling heard, respected, and understood. I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach and work closely with you to understand your goals, concerns, and life context—not just your symptoms.

I value clear communication and transparency, so I’ll explain diagnoses, treatment options, and medications in a way that’s easy to understand. My goal is to help you feel confident and informed about your care, not rushed or overwhelmed.

I provide evidence-based medication management while considering the whole person—mental, emotional, and physical health. I welcome questions and encourage active participation in treatment decisions so we can create a plan that truly fits your needs.

Whether you’re seeking care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, or ongoing medication management, I aim to create a supportive, safe space where progress feels achievable and care feels personal.

I am an LCSW with a mission to untangle trauma and transform lives.

I've observed that many are unaware their struggles stem from unresolved childhood trauma. I focus on addressing core beliefs formed during these transformative years.

As I too struggled with unhealthy patterns of my past. Hitting rock bottom was my turning point. I immersed myself in retreats and inner child work, finding strength in spirituality. Healing myself and paying it forward to help others heal too.

Very empathic, resilient, welcoming and non judgmental.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step!

Daniel is licensed by the State of Florida as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Daniel’s experience is spread out over the past fifteen years between providing residential care for foster children in the dependency system in Hillsborough County, providing training for prospective adoptive families, support for families facing hardship with foster and adoptive children and clinical therapy for children, teens and adults. His experience has ranged in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, general stress, facing life changes and seeking help to work through challenging situations.

You may be used to pushing through stress, pain, difficult relationships, or past experiences while appearing strong and capable on the outside. Michelle Pereira works with adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck and are ready for meaningful change. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and military veteran with a background in kinesiology, psychology, massage therapy, and health coaching, Michelle brings a distinctive mind-body perspective to therapy.