Michelle Protko, MS, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
State of Florida Qualified Supervisor
MH #13799
Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.
One step at a time, Michelle makes herself available to help foster hope on your journey. Her goal is to create a respectful and enriching environment that can help you or your family increase insight, improve communication, or identify positive coping to meet life's challenges--ultimately bringing about the power to evolve or heal from life's trials. Michelle's belief is that each of us deserves to have a non-judgmental space to grow and reflect.
About Michelle
Michelle is a client-centered counselor who believes a non-judgmental environment helps to set the stage for healing and empowerment--whether that's navigating current life stressors, reducing anxiety or depression, healing from trauma or grief, learning new parenting tools, improving relationships through communication, or a host of other topics that might meet your needs.
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The goal of Michelle's practice is to help restore balance in your life. Therapy is offered to all ages, individuals, and families. Michelle specializes in Child/Adolescent Therapy, Adult Therapy, Parenting Techniques, Grief/Loss, Depression and Anxiety, Trauma, Adjustment Disorders, and Life Transitions.
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Michelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida, in good standing. As well as a National Certified Counselor/Board Certified Counselor. In addition, Michelle has over eight years of experience working with diverse populations--both in adult and adolescent medical/psychiatric stabilization centers, as well as within her private practice.
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Michelle's educational foundation began at Stetson University, where she earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at an institution with the highest national accreditation, CACREP. In addition, Michelle is a LGBTQI+ Ally, a member of the Florida Counseling Association, Chi Sigma Iota, American Mental Health Counselors Association, American Counseling Association, and Florida Association for Infant Mental Health.
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Michelle currently offers HIPPA compliant, highly encrypted telehealth, as well as in person (socially distanced with a mask) counseling sessions.
Insurance
A multitude of in-network insurances, EAPs, self pay, or
sliding scale based on income are offered.
Rates range from $65 to $125, self pay.
All major credit cards are accepted.
Please inquire if you do not see your insurance provider listed.
Aetna
Anthem
Beacon
Blue Care Network
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carebridge EAP
Cigna
Concordia
E4Health
EAP Works
FMHN
Florida Blue
Florida Healthcare (FHC)
Highmark
Humana
TriCare
Lifeworks EAP
Magellan
Medicaid
MultiPlan
New Directions
Optum
UnitedHealthcare
To discuss insurance and schedule a session, call:
386-232-9679
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or engaging in behaviors that are dangerous to yourself or others, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. If you are experiencing an emergency call 911.