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Michala Haag

Collaborative, practical care for life's challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michala

Michala Haag is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or life-purpose questions.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods to support clients coping with grief, compassion fatigue, self-esteem struggles, communication problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation. With three years of professional experience, Michala blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

She offers practical strategies for addiction-related challenges and motivational interviewing to help clients find internal reasons to change. Her practice emphasizes a respectful, collaborative stance that highlights strengths while addressing attachment and body-image issues and the emotional impacts of life transitions.

Clients can expect a compassionate therapist who helps them clarify goals, develop healthier coping skills, and explore meaningful change. Michala aims to create a supportive, goal-oriented therapeutic process that balances insight with practical tools for everyday life.

Approach-focused online therapy that fits your life

Michala integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work to help clients manage unhelpful thoughts, reduce avoidance, and build values-driven action. CBT offers structured tools for identifying thinking patterns and practicing behavioral changes to address anxiety, depression, and stress, while ACT emphasizes accepting difficult emotions and committing to meaningful steps aligned with personal values.

She also uses a client-centered stance that prioritizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to define their goals and preferences. Finding the best approach is a shared process - the therapist will work with each person to try methods that feel relevant and adjust strategies over time to match changing needs and objectives.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support from Florida without commuting, offer flexibility for busy days, and allow practical continuity of care when life requires it.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, compassion fatigue, and struggles with self-esteem and life purpose.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions combine practical, skills-based work with empathic, client-centered support; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used alongside ACT and emotionally-focused techniques when suited to goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Michala Haag holds the credential FL LMHC MH26220 and practices in Florida as a licensed mental health counselor.
Are services available in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How does cost and payment work for sessions?
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 brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purpose

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English