Legendary Minds Therapy
Accessible neuroaffirming therapy across the lifespan
Embark on a journey to connect with your authentic self
Meet Your Therapist
Michelle Morcate, MSW, RCSWI, MSEd.
Hi, I'm Michelle (she/her), and I'm honored to walk alongside individuals on their healing journeys.
I founded Legendary Minds Therapy with a vision: to create an inclusive, neuro-affirming, and LGBTQ+ affirming space where people of all backgrounds and neurotypes feel truly seen, supported, and celebrated. My work is rooted in the belief that healing happens in connection, through curiosity, creativity, and compassion.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and families, LGBTQ+ youth and adults, and anyone navigating emotional overwhelm, or a desire to better understand and integrate all parts of themselves. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, playful, and sensory aware. I integrate modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Synergetic Play Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Interoception to support nervous system regulation, safety, and authentic self-expression. I am an IFS trained therapist and a certified Synergetic Play Therapist.
Before becoming a therapist, my 20 years of experience in special education and emotional development working with the neurodivergent and autistic community deeply shaped my trauma-informed, relational approach and the need to bring a neuro-affirming lens into the mental health field. I hold master's degrees in both Social Work and Education, and I bring both clinical training and lived experience to my work with clients.
At Legendary Minds, we embrace the messy, magical, non-linear nature of healing. Whether you're coming in with a backpack full of burdens, a curiosity about your inner world, or just the hope for something different- you are welcome here.
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Services
Who we work with
At Legendary Minds Therapy, we proudly specialize in supporting neurodivergent and autistic youth, teens, adults, and their families. We understand that neurodivergence is not something to be "fixed" but rather honored, understood, and supported with curiosity and compassion.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, we offer an affirming space to explore emotions, build skills, and deepen connection to self and others.
Our services include:
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Individual Therapy for neurodivergent and autistic youth, teens, and adults
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Family Therapy to strengthen relationships and increase understanding
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Parent coaching and support to help caregivers better understand their child's internal world, unique communication style, nervous system and sensory system needs.
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Psychoeducation and parent trainings on neurodiversity, regulation strategies, interoception, and sensory supports.
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Expressive and Play-Based Therapy for younger children using Synergetic Play Therapy and other developmentally attuned modalities
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DBT and IFS informed Therapy Groups for neurodivergent teens and adults, focused on emotional regulation, identity exploration, self-compassion, and internal system awareness
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Interoception and Sensory Awareness- strategies integrated into sessions to support body-based understanding of emotions, regulation, and safety.
An 8-week Expressive Arts and IFS Informed Group empowering LGBTQ+ Youth with connection, self-awareness and coping strategies. This group is designed for Queer youth seeking community, safety, and connecting with their authentic self.
Meets once per week for 90 minutes.
An 8-week neuro-affirming, DBT and IFS Informed Group empowering Neurodivergent and Autistic Adults with coping strategies and emotional regulation skills in a sensory supportive environment honoring choice and authenticity.
Meets once per week for 90 minutes.
An 8-week neuro-affirming DBT and IFS Informed Group empowering neurodivergent and Autistic Teens with coping strategies and emotional regulation skills. This group focuses on understanding your nervous system, interoception awareness, safety planning, and connecting to self.
Meets twice per week for 90 minutes.
At Legendary Minds, our family therapy sessions create a safe, neuro-affirming, and LGBTQ+ affirming space for every family member to feel seen and heard. Together, we focus on finding a common purpose while recognizing and honoring each person’s unique sensory needs. Families are supported to build new communication tools that deepen understanding and connection. Our goal is to help your family grow stronger and more connected, one conversation at a time.
At Legendary Minds Therapy, our 1-1 sessions are neuro-affirming and LGBTQ+ affirming, creating a safe and supportive space for you to show up just as you are. We integrate IFS, DBT, Synergetic Play Therapy, interoception awareness, and sensory needs exploration to help you understand and connect with your authentic self. Together, we work toward co-creating safety and helping you build a sense of safety within your own nervous system. Our goal is to empower you to honor your needs and feel more deeply connected to yourself and your world.
Creative Minds Teen Group
Healing Minds Adult Group
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Our Approach
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) invites us to hold multiple emotions and truths at once, making space for both acceptance and change. Through DBT, we build practical skills to navigate big feelings, strengthen relationships, and stay grounded when life feels overwhelming. This approach helps us honor our experiences while opening the door to growth and new possibilities.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites us to gently explore and connect with the different ‘parts’ of ourselves — the feelings, thoughts, and protective patterns that make us who we are. By building trusting relationships with these parts, we create space for healing, self-compassion, and inner harmony. IFS helps us connect with our authentic self and move through life with greater understanding and balance. This approach helps individuals and families build inner trust, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen connection with each other from a place of authenticity and safety.
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Synergetic Play Therapy
Synergetic Play Therapy combines the power of play with nervous system awareness, helping children and their families process big emotions in a safe, connected way. This approach honors each child’s unique sensory needs and supports them in discovering tools for regulation and self-expression. Parents and caregivers are invited to be part of the journey, building stronger connections and learning how to co-create safety and understanding at home. Rooted in neuro-affirming principles and strong attunement, Synergetic Play Therapy uses the natural language of play to foster authentic healing and growth
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Neuro-affirming Care
Neuro-affirming care honors each person’s unique brain, body, and way of experiencing the world. We center sensory awareness and interoception — the ability to notice what’s happening inside our bodies — to help clients understand their needs and build self-trust. By celebrating neurodiversity and embracing individual differences, we co-create spaces of safety, authenticity, and deep connection
Community Resources
Contact Us
Address
7700 N Kendall Dr #807
Miami, FL 33156
Phone
305-209-5188