Michele Hancock
MSW, LCSW, C-DBT, CCTP, NATC
Michele Hancock, MSW, LCSW, C-DBT, CCTP, NATC, is the founder and heart behind Solution Focused Therapies. With over 29 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Michele brings a rich, diverse background to her practice, grounded in deep clinical expertise, resilience, and genuine personal warmth.
Originally born and raised in Southern New Jersey, Michele’s early life was defined by dedication and discipline. She began playing competitive tennis at age 11, continuing through high school and college. She went on to double-major in Sociology and Clinical Psychology at Catawba College before earning her Master of Social Work degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. During her graduate studies, she balanced working as a tennis professional by day with working night shifts at a psychiatric hospital.
After establishing her first private practice in Maryland in 2000, Michele eventually traded her tennis racket for backpacking boots and a whitewater kayak, spending time hiking sections of the Appalachian Trail. Her dynamic professional career spans work in psychiatric, medical, and chemical dependency settings across Maryland and North Carolina. In 2013, she relocated to Southern Florida and established Solution Focused Therapies in Jensen Beach—where she does her best work helping survivors of trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Today, she continues to grow her practice, serving clients across the entire state of Florida via Telehealth.
Approach & Specializations
Michele focuses on the “here and now,” utilizing an eclectic therapy model tailored to each client’s unique journey. She firmly believes in viewing every individual without judgment, avoiding disempowering labels that keep people “stuck” in the past. Instead, treatment centers on identifying and building upon your personal strengths, empowering you to trust and depend on yourself.
Her therapeutic toolset includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Systems/Family Therapy, CRT, and Inner Child work. She holds specialized certifications in:
- C-DBT: Certified Clinical Dialectical Behavioral Therapist
- CCTP: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- NATC: Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Specialist
Connect with Michele
“It is my sincere hope that something you read here sparks something inside you to make the decision to take the next step. I look forward to working with you!”
To learn more or schedule an appointment, you can reach out directly or check out Michele’s profiles on Psychology Today, Headway, Therapy Finder, and Healthgrades.