- Values-based work
- Relationship focus
- Skills oriented
About Michelle
Michelle Lake is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, and money and financial issues. She also supports those facing life changes, parenting strain, trauma, and questions about identity and intimacy. Michelle brings 17 years of clinical experience to her work and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
She prefers a warm, collaborative style. Sessions aim to build a trusting rapport and to identify small, doable changes that make daily life feel more manageable. Michelle draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, emotionally focused approaches, and client-centered principles to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Michelle has worked with adults, teenagers, and people in the LGBT community in individual, couples, family, and group settings. Her background includes a Master’s degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling and experience as a qualified supervisor for other counselors.
In practical terms, she helps clients clarify values, improve communication, manage mood swings, and develop coping skills for chronic stress or health challenges. Michelle also addresses issues such as shame, guilt, impulsivity, and career concerns with concrete strategies clients can try between sessions.
Her approach emphasizes steady progress over time. She partners with each person to set clear goals, test solutions, and adjust the plan as needed. People who want straightforward guidance and a focus on usable tools may find this approach helpful.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people change interaction habits that lead to distance or conflict.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Michelle will work with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals, history, and daily life. She adapts tools from these approaches so sessions focus on what feels most useful for the client at the time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not detailed here. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Online sessions also make it easier to practice communication skills in everyday settings and to bring in real-life examples from home or work. Licensed professionals can use video or phone options when available, and Michelle will discuss the best way to structure sessions during the initial scheduling conversation.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family problems, as well as concerns like grief, trauma, parenting strain, career stress, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Michelle uses a warm, collaborative approach that focuses on building trust and finding practical steps clients can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of counseling experience, a Master’s degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling, and experience as a qualified supervisor for other counselors.
Where is she licensed and based?
Michelle is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapists availability.