- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Values-based work
About Michelle
Michelle Lake is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma and other life changes including parenting and career concerns. Michelle also lists support for ADHD, bipolar concerns, and LGBT issues.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is causing distress and what can be tried next. She uses a mix of approaches to help people notice patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Michelle draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify and test thoughts that increase worry. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small, values-driven steps. Attachment-based ideas inform work on close relationships and recurring patterns that affect intimacy and trust.
Her background includes a master’s degree in counselor education with a specialization in mental health counseling and work across individual, couples, family, teen, and group settings. She is a qualified supervisor for mental health counselors, and she brings that clinical perspective into how she structures sessions and goals.
People who reach out can expect clear, actionable conversation about symptoms and routines. Sessions work through practical strategies as well as the relationship patterns that keep problems repeating. Michelle asks about each person’s priorities and helps plan manageable next steps.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and then take small steps that match their values. It is often used when worry or avoidance stop someone from doing what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and uses experiments and practical tools to reduce anxious thinking and build new routines. Attachment-based ideas focus on how patterns in close relationships affect current struggles and can guide changes in how people relate and repair. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That plan can shift as progress is made or new needs appear. Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. The practical benefits of online sessions often include fitting appointments around work and family, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options that avoid travel time. These features can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to try tools between sessions while staying engaged with daily routines.Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Michelle works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar-related concerns, and related life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
She combines cognitive behavioral methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and emotionally-focused techniques to address thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of counseling experience working in individual, couples, family, teen, and group settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.