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Michelle Lake, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Michelle
Michelle Lake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, addiction, trauma and abuse, and grief. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented to help clients notice patterns and try new responses.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered ideas, existential thinking, and mindfulness tools. That mix is used to help identify unhelpful thoughts, experiment with practical behavior changes, and clarify what matters to each person. Sessions emphasize straightforward skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Michelle often helps people manage sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career strain, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people working through major life changes and those navigating LGBT concerns. Work may include short behavior experiments, values clarification, and mindful attention exercises.
Her style is interactive and focused on concrete steps. Conversations include checking what works, revising plans, and building small routines that fit everyday life. She aims to make the work understandable and usable outside the session.
Michelle asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
How her CBT and ACT work for online sessions
Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In plain terms this means identifying specific thinking patterns, testing new responses, and practicing small behavior changes that can improve daily functioning.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward them. ACT can be useful when the focus is on making room for difficult feelings while still moving toward meaningful goals. Client-centered ideas shape the way conversations are held, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clients discover their own solutions.
Finding the most helpful mix of methods is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people practice skills in the environments where they live and work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Michelle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addiction, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and compassion fatigue.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions include concrete exercises and short behavior experiments to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of experience working with clients on a broad range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and mood disorders.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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