Michelle Bello, LMHC - Therapist in Wellington, FL

Introduction

My name is Michelle (Shelly) Bello. I like to support those I work with professionally, as holistically as possible. I believe we are spiritual beings (regardless of particular religion/beliefs) just as equally as physical, emotional, or intellectual beings.

I work with all ages, however my specialties are with young children. Children have always been at the heart of my professionalism, and most of my training has been to work with them.

As for adults, I have worked with parents for most of my professional life; but I also enjoy working with anyone going through any sort of challenge and/or life transition. I like to “meet them where they are”, support them in getting through those times, and assist them in becoming more self-aware and empowered and get more in touch with some of their healthiest chosen life coping skills in general.

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954-378-5381
info@caringtherapistsofbroward.com

2000 Northwest 150th Avenue, 2109 & 2110, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
12008 South Shore Boulevard, Suite 210 & 211, Wellington, FL 33414
800 East Broward Blvd, Suite 310, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
420 S State Road 7, Suite 108, Wellington, FL 33414
2929 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Suite 205, Coral Springs, FL 33065
2000 Northwest 150th Avenue, Suite 2109 and 2110, Davie, Florida 33328
5400 S University Dr, Unit 308, Davie, FL 33328

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Service Specialties

Child Therapy
Dyadic and Family Therapy
Parenting & Co-Parent Therapy
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Anxiety
Depression

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology- Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology- Georgian Court University

Licenses

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness Based
Person Centered
Play Therapy

Insurance

Cigna
Aetna
Optum- United Healthcare, UMR, Oscar, Avmed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
NOMI Health
Seminole Tribe

Location

In office in Wellington

Virtually throughout Florida

Contact

info@caringtherapistsofbroward.com

During our first session, the Intake, you can expect to share some important things about you, including the reasons why you are seeking support at this time; and I will ask questions to help clarify and make sure to obtain vital information. This is also a time where I will share my approach in therapy sessions, and we can both determine whether we feel it will be a good fit for us both. We will also discuss other supplemental ways/resources that can enhance any treatment planning. In the following few sessions, we will begin to get to know each other more and begin to dive into discovering you strengths, supports, and of course focus on any areas you are hoping to grow healthier in.

Anyone seeking therapeutic mental health support deserves the basics of an effective therapist- which includes core qualities such as empathy, active listening, a non-judgmental attitude, patience, and authenticity. Professional counseling skills, an ethical foundation, and a therapeutic relationship are other important parts to an effective therapist. Some things about me as a therapist that show my authenticity: I tend to be down-to-earth, light-hearted, approach issues and solutions from a holistic perspective as much as possible, and I can be very direct as well as bring light humor to the therapeutic relationship. I like to focus on strengths, positivity, and progress. I believe honesty is the best policy between therapist and client. I believe in promoting self-accountability as well as personal growth. For my very young clients, I am a firm believer in that parents are not only the experts on their child, but also first teachers, and their involvement is crucial to progress.

A few things inspired me to become a therapist. I love helping people see/recognize their strengths and gifts, I have always been a nurturer/helper by nature, and have always loved and connected well with children, in particular- as well as young adults. I also experienced a crucial therapeutic relationship when I was a young adult, and it made a huge difference at that point in my life, when I felt like no one around me (despite having loving support of family/friends) really understood or could help me work through a large challenge. I also consider myself to be a holistically-based (and Christian-based spiritually) therapist, as I have experienced and witnessed, throughout my entire Life, that having a Higher Power to help support, guide, and protect me/others through hard times, is a major defining aspect of my identity as a person- professionally and personally.