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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and loss
- Communication skills
About Michelle
Michelle Lagos, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is licensed in Illinois and has 14 years of practice. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. She describes her approach as grounded, honest, and based in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Michelle helps people build self-love and improve communication. She supports those processing trauma and loss. She also assists people rebuilding life after divorce or separation.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete steps. She pays attention to each person's identity, background, and values when planning work together.
Michelle uses techniques supported by research to address symptoms and patterns. She combines skill-building with opportunities to talk through painful experiences. That balance aims to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. The therapist and client set goals together and adjust methods as progress is made. Michelle emphasizes fairness toward oneself and steady, realistic change.
Clients can expect a straightforward, respectful presence in sessions. The emphasis is on active problem solving and emotional processing. Her Spanish and English language skills allow her to work with people in either language.
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Evidence-based approaches and online session planning
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One approach focuses on skills training and symptom management, teaching practical tools to reduce anxiety and manage stress. Another emphasizes processing traumatic experiences and loss, helping people make sense of painful events and their impact on daily life.She treats choosing a method as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. Adjustments are made together as progress and feedback emerge.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask which session formats are available when scheduling. Online therapy can help fit sessions into busy lives by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during the day, and making it easier to meet across different schedules. Licensed professionals can use online work to continue regular therapeutic momentum while adapting techniques to remote sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is described as grounded and honest and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical steps, and emotional processing.
How long has she practised?
She has 14 years of experience in clinical practice.
What credential and licence does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.