Michelle Lake

Compassionate counseling for life’s difficulties

LMHC Florida

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Michelle

Michelle Lake is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who brings 17 years of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life transitions.

Her work also addresses a wide range of focused issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness and disability, communication and commitment problems, and questions about life purpose.

She favors a collaborative, strengths-oriented approach that draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Michelle emphasizes forming a caring, genuine therapeutic relationship and helps clients identify practical strategies and meaningful values to support change.

Sessions are available in multiple online formats to fit different schedules, and she guides people toward tools and perspectives that promote resilience and healthier connections. Michelle’s practice focuses on empowering clients to access their inner resources and make sustainable changes.

She blends practical skill-building with attention to emotional experience so clients can move through obstacles and toward greater well-being.

Approaches That Guide Online Counseling

Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete coping skills. ACT centers on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility, helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle treats it as a collaborative exploration. She will work with each client to weigh goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques over time so the approach fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, or other commitments, and they allow therapeutic work to continue even when in-person visits are difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Michelle work with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is Michelle’s therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, blending practical skill-building with attention to emotions to help clients make sustainable changes and improve relationships.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Michelle has 17 years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples, families, teens, and groups across a range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with the designation FL LMHC MH10806.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees handled for therapy?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription that may be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English