Profile / United States
Michala Haag, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Relationship and addiction focus
About Michala
Michala Haag is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life changes. Michala also helps people dealing with grief, intimacy-related issues, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is straightforward. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered methods. Sessions tend to focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and practicing skills between meetings. Michala includes emotion-focused ideas when relationship or attachment issues come up.
Clients can expect practical conversations about what is getting in the way of feeling better. Michala works on clearer communication, managing cravings or substance use patterns, and reducing overwhelming worry. She also addresses body image concerns, codependency, guilt and shame, and isolation.
In session she often blends short exercises, reflective discussion, and goal-oriented tasks. She uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and solution-focused steps to build momentum. The aim is concrete change in day-to-day habits and relationships rather than abstract theory.
Michala practices in Florida and offers services in English. If someone wants to try therapy with her, they start by using the site matching process and scheduling a first session through the platform.
How her approaches translate to online work
Michala commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses in everyday situations, which can be practiced between sessions. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable feelings are present, which helps with motivation and long-term goals.She also draws on client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the first sessions. Michala collaborates with clients to set goals and tries methods that match their needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is observed.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current online options before booking. The focus is on usable tools you can apply between meetings so therapy fits into everyday life rather than becoming another task on the list.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, addiction, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using CBT and ACT strategies along with client-centered listening to notice patterns and try specific new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a therapist in Florida.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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