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Michelle Cavaliere

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

26 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Florida

In-Network

Accepting 9 Insurance providers

Meet Michelle

I am delighted to have you join me today for your first therapeutic session. As you embark on this journey toward healing and self-discovery, please know that you are in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to share them with me. I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet your individual needs. Take a moment to settle in, and know that you are taking an important step towards positive change. I am honored to be a part of your healing journey and look forward to working with you.

I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet your individual needs.

Communication Style

  • Mindful
  • Empowering
  • Direct

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Florida residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, cooking nutritious meals in the kitchen, and cherishing moments with my family.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#MH17467 • Florida • LMHC

Education

MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, South University PhD - Clinical Sexology, Modern Sex Therapy Institutes

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Michelle Cavaliere accepts Florida Blue/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Oscar FL, United Healthcare, and United Healthcare/Optum. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Florida are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Michelle Cavaliere is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Michelle is licensed to practice in Florida, so clients located in Florida can book sessions. Michelle’s Florida license number is MH17467, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Michelle Cavaliere has been practicing therapy for 26 years. Michelle’s education and training include MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, South University; PhD - Clinical Sexology, Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. Over that time, Michelle has worked closely with Veterans, LGBTQ+, and Trans+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Michelle is part of that group.

Michelle Cavaliere works with Veterans, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Couples Therapy, LGBTQ+, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trans+, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Michelle spends most of their clinical time. Michelle also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Michelle is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Michelle Cavaliere draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Michelle’s style is mindful, empowering, and direct. In Michelle’s words: “I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet your individual needs.”

Michelle Cavaliere (she/her) offers therapy in English. Michelle identifies as White. Michelle provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Michelle Cavaliere offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Michelle is licensed in Florida, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Michelle Cavaliere is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Michelle will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Michelle’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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