Michelle Scharlop, LMFT, Relationship Expert

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Michelle Scharlop, LMFT, Relationship Expert

Michelle Scharlop, LMFT specializes in marriage counseling, couples therapy, relationship therapy. I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

I work collaboratively with my clients to utilize their strengths to cope with their current situations and meet their needs. I will help facilitate change by listening to everyone in the therapy room and gaining an understanding of all perspectives. We will have meaningful conversations that restore broken connections and rebuilds communication. My innovative approach is positive and encouraging, compassionate and respectful, warm with a gentle sense of humor. In this safe, confidential, nonjudgmental environment we can uncover and reshape unhealthy patterns. Together we can embark on an empowering journey to find a happier you.

03/05/2026

Life is busy! It is hard to make time for all of the things you want to do. Yet some things in your life are your priorities. Is your marriage one of them? Are you nurturing your marriage and devoting the time needed to make that happen? If your relationship is suffering then don’t put that off any longer. A great time saver is the option of online marriage counseling. It is convenient and you can get the same results that you would from in person therapy. Online couples counseling can help you and your spouse find connection, communication, laughter and smiles in the comfort of your own home.

03/04/2026

Marriage needs commitment, hope and trust. When you make a commitment, you build hope and when you keep it, you build trust.

If you and your spouse are struggling with trust, the hope is waning and the commitment is strong or fragile, call me, I can help.

03/03/2026

Did you know that when you smile, you activate the molecules in your brain that help to decrease stress? How often do you smile? Do you smile when you are thinking about or looking at your spouse? Do you smile when you think about your marriage and spending the rest of your life with your spouse?

02/27/2026

Happy Friday! The weekend is on its way. Now is a great time to plan a romantic date for you and your spouse.

02/25/2026

Do you clearly express your needs to your spouse? Or do you expect them to just know what you need? Mind-reading is not a communication strategy. Healthy marriages require creating a safe environment to communicate. Being able to have open dialogue about any topic is imperative.

In marriage, unspoken expectations often lead to frustration, resentment and emotional distance. When couples struggle with communication, it is rarely about the surface issue, it is usually about something deeper. Learning how to articulate needs, listen effectively and respond with intention changes everything.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Your Relationship Expert in Florida, I teach couples practical, evidence-based communication tools that work both inside and outside of session. These are skills you can immediately apply to create clarity, reduce conflict and deepen connection.

If you live in Florida and are a couple who is struggling to communicate, it’s time to take the next step. Contact me today and let’s strengthen your marriage and transform the way you communicate. I Transform Relationships, one relationship at a time and yours could be next.

02/24/2026

Are you and your spouse walking along the same path? Are you having conversations about your dreams and hopes for the future or are you merely surviving each day together. Being able to talk and share life dreams can strengthen your bond. If you need help navigating this conversation or any other topics in your marriage, call me, I can help.

02/23/2026

Today I am sharing a connecting activity for you and your spouse. These types of activities help you focus on each other, focus on your marriage and spend some quality time together. Hopefully this marital activity will be a positive experience and in a small way help strengthen your marriage. An added bonus, will be if you and your spouse can come up with some additional connecting activities.

Try this activity...
Each of you write a list of all the ways you feel you are compatible and what you like about your relationship. Share your lists as you share your favorite dessert.
Happy Connecting!

02/19/2026

Communicate with your spouse.
Make time to share your feelings,
thoughts, dreams, needs, wants, desires. Your marriage will thank you!

02/18/2026

Life gets busy and sometimes married couples disconnect. Don’t wait until the disconnection becomes so powerful that connection doesn’t seem possible. If you want to stay together, but you just don’t know how to feel connected again, marriage counseling is an excellent step to take. As your Marriage Therapist, I can share tips that can transform your relationship from surviving to thriving. Calling me today will be your first step to being able to effectively communicate in your marriage. It will make a huge difference in your level of happiness.

02/15/2026

Was Valentine’s Day the day you hoped for? Was it met with love, romance and connection or do you feel sad, lonely and disconnected from your spouse?

Don’t let another day go by living in sadness, loneliness and disconnection. Stop waiting to address the struggles in your relationship. It is not beneficial to your marriage to sweep feelings under the rug. It is not beneficial to ignore the elephant in the room. Waiting only gives time for resentment to grow and for negative patterns to flourish.

Take the first step to start healing. Now is the time for you and your spouse to get some relationship tools. Reach out and see how marriage counseling can help your relationship.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a beautiful reminder for couples to celebrate the love and commitment that is in their marriage or relationship. Take time to cherish each other, reflect on your journey, and create new memories together. Wishing you a day filled with love, romance, and connection!

Today is also about celebrating love in all different forms. Along with romantic love, there is the love for a child, love for a parent, love for a sibling, love for other family members, love for friends, and love for yourself. Take a moment to appreciate all of the special people in your life and let them know how much they mean to you. Love is always worth celebrating!

02/12/2026

The second part of my two-part blog on marriage continues. Here is another real-life love story and then as promised, my love story. Read the blog to see how a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida met her spouse of twenty plus years.

Address

8551 W Sunrise Boulevard, Ste 206
Plantation, FL
33322

Telephone

+19542459608

Website

http://plantationrelationshipcounseling.com/

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