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Michael Medlin

VirtualIn-Person

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Florida

In-Network

Accepting 3 Insurance providers

Meet Mike

I work in a direct, grounded, and collaborative style with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. My goal is to help you quickly understand what’s going on beneath the surface while giving you practical ways to move forward in daily life. I keep things clear and free of fluff or overcomplication. Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, clarity, and real-world coping tools. I balance insight-oriented work with actionable strategies so you’re not just talking—you’re changing patterns.

I work in a direct, grounded, and collaborative style with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Calming
  • Energetic
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Florida residents

214 E Washington St.
Suite A, Minneola, Florida 34715

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy the Gym, running, bouldering, the beach, reading, and yoga.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#SW15300 • Florida • LCSW

Education

MSW - Clinical Social Work, Florida State University Bachelors of Psychology (BS) Master of Social Work (MSW) Master of Health Administration (MHA) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Accredited Case Manager – Social Work (ACM-SW) Qualified Supervisor (QS) Board President, American Case Management Association (ACMA) Residential Substance Abuse Internship, Tallahassee, Florida State

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Michael Medlin accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. 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.

Michael Medlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Mike is licensed to practice in Florida, so clients located in Florida can book sessions. Mike’s Florida license number is SW15300, 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.

Michael Medlin has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Mike’s education and training include MSW - Clinical Social Work, Florida State University; Bachelors of Psychology (BS); Master of Social Work (MSW); Master of Health Administration (MHA); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Accredited Case Manager – Social Work (ACM-SW); Qualified Supervisor (QS); Board President, American Case Management Association (ACMA); Residential Substance Abuse Internship, Tallahassee, Florida State.

Michael Medlin specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, and Relationship Concerns, among other areas. These are the areas where Mike spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Mike is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Michael Medlin draws on Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Mike’s style is action-oriented, affirming, calming, energetic, and solution-oriented. In Mike’s words: “I work in a direct, grounded, and collaborative style with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.”

Michael Medlin (he/him) offers therapy in English.

Michael Medlin offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 214 E Washington St. in Minneola. Mike 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 Michael Medlin is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Mike 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 Mike’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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