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Michele Lackey, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT based strategies
- Trauma focused care
- Veteran related issues
About Michele
Michele Lackey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 29 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Michele also works with people who have Veteran and Armed Forces issues and survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
She uses practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Michele draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other trauma-informed approaches to guide conversations and practice new skills. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.
Michele encourages people to identify strengths they already have. She breaks problems into manageable parts and works on specific skills such as emotion regulation and coping with stress. Short exercises and real-life practice are common parts of the work.
Her approach includes strategies that address upsetting memories and reactions. Michele uses techniques that can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and change how those memories affect day-to-day life. She also teaches skills for managing anger and improving self-esteem.
People who choose Michele can expect straightforward explanations and concrete tools. She helps set small goals and tracks progress over time. This makes it easier to see what changes are helping and what needs adjustment.
Using CBT and Trauma Work in Online Sessions
CBT helps people notice and test thoughts that keep them stuck. In sessions this looks like identifying a specific worry, checking the evidence for it, and practicing alternative ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, stress, low mood, and building self-esteem.EMDR and trauma-focused therapy focus on reducing the intensity of traumatic memories and changing how those memories affect daily life. EMDR uses guided attention and memory processing to help lower emotional charge, while trauma-focused therapy includes targeted exercises and pacing to address upsetting experiences.
Michele treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. She will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then recommend stepping stones to try. Adjustments are made based on what helps in early sessions so the path forward fits the client's needs.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, reduce travel time, and let people practice new skills in their daily settings. Different formats can support shorter check-ins, longer skills sessions, or gradual exposure exercises depending on what is arranged.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include Veteran and Armed Forces issues and sexual assault and abuse.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions often include specific exercises and real-life practice between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 29 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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