- existential therapy
- reality therapy
- CBT and solutions
About Michael
Michael Lenok is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Michael most often supports young adults and also sees adults across the age range.
He describes his work as grounded in existential therapy and reality therapy. That means conversations often focus on choices, values, and practical steps clients can take day to day. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies when those methods fit a person’s goals.
Sessions tend to balance practical planning with exploring what matters to the client. Michael draws on his own experience with addiction recovery alongside clinical practice to relate to common struggles and setbacks. He pays attention to patterns like control issues, codependency, impulsivity, and isolation so these can be discussed directly.
Topics he regularly addresses include communication problems, family issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. He also works with concerns such as drug and alcohol addiction, co-morbidity, antisocial personality features, and men’s issues when they are part of a client’s story.
Michael aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see how his style fits their needs.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Michael often draws on existential therapy, which looks at values, meaning, and choice; online sessions using this approach focus on clarifying what matters and identifying steps a person can take toward those values. He also works with reality therapy, which centers on present choices and problem solving; that approach emphasizes concrete actions and follow-up between sessions.He may incorporate cognitive behavioral techniques when needed to address anxious thinking and behaviors, and solution-focused methods to set short-term goals. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - he and the client will consider the person’s goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies as they proceed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Michael aims to match approach and scheduling to each person’s needs so therapy can be practical and work alongside everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as isolation, guilt, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
Michael uses existential and reality therapy approaches focused on values and practical action, and he may include CBT or solution-focused techniques when useful for the client.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience as an LMHC working with young adults and other adults on addiction and mood-related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling the initial session.