Overview
- Police say 32-year-old Michelle Luchau-Rebora surrendered to authorities and was charged with a second-degree felony for psychotherapist sexual conduct with a client without authorization, and a judge set bond at $5,000 after the arrest that sources report occurred Tuesday.
- Investigators allege the relationship began in June 2025 and continued into September 2025 with sexual encounters at multiple sites, including the intern’s Pinecrest home, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and her mother’s home in Key Biscayne, and reports say some encounters occurred during therapy sessions at the Homestead facility.
- The alleged victim is a 42-year-old male resident of New Hope CORPS, and police say he reported the relationship to the employer after the intern ended the relationship.
- New Hope CORPS told reporters it promptly reported the matter to authorities, terminated the internship, and is cooperating with investigators while criminal proceedings and any licensing or agency reviews remain pending.
- Professional ethics and Florida rules bar sexual relationships with current clients, and this case highlights risks from breached facility leave rules and weak supervision, so regulators’ findings and the criminal case will determine any professional and legal consequences.