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Michelle Lake

Experienced CBT-informed counselor for life's challenges

LPC Michigan

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michelle

Michelle Lake is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan who integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with humanistic and mindfulness-informed methods to address a broad range of concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on four years of clinical experience supporting people dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, and both physical and emotional trauma. Her work emphasizes practical skills alongside deeper exploration of values and meaning to help clients move toward clearer goals.

Her style is described as warm and interactive, focusing on collaboration and respect while tailoring conversations and treatment strategies to each person’s situation. Michelle combines structured tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-oriented practices and client-centered listening to create individualized plans.

She supports clients through life transitions, coping with stress, sleep disruption, and compassion fatigue by blending evidence-informed strategies with empathic engagement. Michelle invites people who are ready to pursue change to begin a process of exploration and skill-building.

Prospective clients in Michigan who prefer English-language services can connect with her for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, using a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered Care Online

Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and addictive behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements this by inviting clients to clarify personal values and build willingness to accept difficult thoughts while taking purposeful action. Client-centered therapy provides the empathic, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and respected as they explore goals and make changes.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and new concerns emerge. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when life is busy or changing.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
Michelle works with a variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, addiction, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career matters, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance and client-centered methods, combined with mindfulness and existential perspectives. Sessions are described as warm, interactive, and tailored to each person.
What is the therapist's clinical background?
She has four years of experience working with clients across the concerns listed and has provided support for people who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
Michelle is licensed as an LPC in Michigan, with licence details recorded as MI LPC 6401019674.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English