Michelle Lake, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Michelle Lake is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inFlorida
- LicenseMH10806
- NPI 1508142928
- Experience17+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Michelle
Michelle Lake is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, parenting strains, and the challenges that come with life changes. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and identity or LGBT-related issues.
Michelle focuses on building a caring, genuine relationship with each person. She listens closely and helps clients name what matters most to them.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with tools people can use between meetings to cope and move forward. Her approach draws from attachment-based ideas, acceptance and commitment principles, and client-centered care. That means she pays attention to patterns in relationships, helps clients clarify values, and follows the person’s lead in sessions.
Cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally focused strategies are used when they fit the client’s goals. Michelle has worked across a variety of settings during her career, supporting individuals through life transitions, family conflict, and health or caregiver stress. She emphasizes simple, achievable steps and clear communication skills to reduce overwhelm and improve connection.
People often come to Michelle seeking help with communication problems, commitment worries, or feelings of abandonment and shame. She offers a warm, steady presence and practical strategies so people can regain a sense of control and purpose.
Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH10806 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1508142928 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michelle names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotions and closeness. It helps people recognize patterns that affect trust and connection and develop new ways of relating to others. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying what matters most so clients can act toward those values. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening so the client can find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Michelle will discuss your goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together you will try methods that fit your situation and adjust them as needed to match your pace and priorities.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or you need a simpler check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, homework, or ongoing support between meetings. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while working with a licensed professional.
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Frequently asked
What issues can Michelle help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar, career questions, and related issues like abandonment or caregiving stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and client-centered. She listens, helps people name their priorities, and offers practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 17 years of counseling experience working in a variety of settings with adults and adults in the LGBT community.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered?
Michelle provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
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