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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- ACT and CBT
About Michelle
Michelle Lake is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, LGBT issues, and life transitions. Michelle describes her approach as collaborative and client-centered, drawing on several therapy methods to help people make practical changes.
She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and build values-based action. Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy inform her work on relationship and intimacy challenges. Michelle says she aims to build a genuine therapeutic relationship and help people access their own strength to change.
Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday skills. She helps people notice patterns, practice new behaviors, and handle strong emotions. Practical strategies and conversational reflection are common parts of her sessions.
Michelle has experience with a broad range of concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues. She lists ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, career questions, and parenting stress among areas she supports. She also notes deeper themes such as abandonment, attachment issues, forgiveness, and life purpose.
Her background includes both individual and group work, and she has worked clinically with adults and teenagers in the past. Michelle emphasizes working together to set achievable steps and using therapeutic methods that fit each person's needs.
To start, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking. Sessions are conducted in English and based in Florida.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching practical skills to act despite uncomfortable thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood management with concrete practice and homework. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) addresses patterns in close relationships by helping people name feelings and respond differently to partners or loved ones.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time as needs and goals change.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins, and avoid travel time. Many people find it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving responsibilities and to keep consistent weekly work without commuting.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, parenting, LGBT concerns, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on clear goals, practical skills, and exploring patterns that affect daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working in counseling roles.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select 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.