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Michele Basu
About
I am a native Floridian, licensed right here in the Sunshine State, and my life’s passion is helping people navigate their paths toward healing, peace, and lasting growth. I truly believe that no matter what a person has been through or how heavy their past might feel, people have the capacity to overcome, heal, and move forward into a brighter chapter. You do not have to walk this road alone.
My journey into private practice is backed by over 28 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals of all ages. I have also had the incredible privilege of living and working overseas for over eight years in Tunis, Tunisia, and Kyiv, Ukraine. I also visited and lived in Kolkata, India - yearly for those 8 years. These deeply enriching global experiences shaped who I am, giving me a profound appreciation for different cultures, diverse family dynamics, and the universal human need for connection and understanding.
What truly drives me as a provider is the opportunity to walk alongside you with an open heart and deep empathy. I know that looking back or working through major life challenges can feel uncomfortable and even scary. That is why I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are, blending professional expertise with a warm, down-to-earth presence so you feel safe, valued, and completely supported every single step of the way. I am a mom of three adults and one teenager. I am dog lover and we have two dogs we adopted from the streets of Tunis.
For many years, I had the privilege of working closely with children and teens on the autism spectrum, helping them and their families navigate a world that isn't always built for how their brains work. These years of experience taught me so much about the unique strengths, communication styles, and processing needs of neurodivergent minds. Today, I am intentionally transitioning my practice to focus on counseling adults with neurodivergence. I recognize that the challenges don't disappear when we grow up; in fact, navigating adulthood—whether you are managing a lifelong understanding of yourself or discovering your late-identified neurodivergence—comes with its own unique set of complexities.
Traditional approaches often try to force neurodivergent individuals to fit into neurotypical boxes, which leads to exhausting masking and self-doubt. I chose to focus on this work because I want to change that narrative. What drives me every day is providing a space where people don't have to apologize for how they experience the world. There is nothing more rewarding to me than watching an adult client shift from a place of exhaustion to one of self-compassion, clarity, and confidence, fully embracing their authentic self.
My approach is deeply rooted in compassion, neurodiversity-affirmation, and a steadfast commitment to supporting you as you realize your full potential. Together, we will highlight and leverage your natural talents, resilience, and unique way of experiencing the world.
To do this, I blend evidence-based therapies with creative, flexible techniques tailored specifically to how your brain processes information:
• Affirming EMDR Therapy: As a trained EMDR therapist, I use trauma-resolution techniques to help process past hurts, overwhelming experiences, or the chronic stress of living in our shared world. We adapt this somatic and neurological approach to fit your comfort level,
• Art Therapy Integration: Drawing from my background in studio art, I incorporate expressive art techniques into our sessions. Sometimes, words aren't enough to capture what you are feeling. Art provides a gentle, externalized, and non-verbal way to explore your inner world, process emotions, and connect with your inner strengths.
• Tailored CBT & DBT Aspects: I weave in practical elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help a person navigate everyday life. Rather than using these tools to change one's core self, we use them to build supportive strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and unlearning the exhausting habit of masking, all while completely affirming everyone's authentic identity.Every session is a collaborative, safe space where you are respected, your boundaries are honored, and your potential is celebrated.
