Michele Lescard , LCSW

Michele Lescard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 15 years of experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She specializes in areas such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family conflict, relationship and marital issues, self-worth and mood disorders, stress, trauma and abuse, parenting guidance, and spiritual growth. Michele has also worked with adults who have special needs, including autism and intellectual disability.

Her approach blends empathy with clear, goal-oriented methods and a client-centered stance that prioritizes each person's strengths. Michele uses a range of established techniques - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered approaches, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing - to help clients set practical objectives and develop a toolbox of coping strategies. She frames well-being as a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual elements, and encourages attention to all three as part of resilience and healing.

Michele aims to provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore their inner resources and work toward self-discovery and empowerment. She earned a Master of Social Work in 2002 from the University of Chapel Hill in North Carolina and maintains ties to Florida, having grown up in Miami and currently residing in Lake Wales. Michele looks forward to supporting those who seek to build lasting coping skills and greater emotional balance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them discover their own solutions; it is useful for people seeking personal growth, self-exploration, and stronger self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and structured goals - it is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and mood concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy aims to clarify and transform emotional responses within relationships, supporting improved attachment, communication, and conflict resolution.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michele works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review options and adjust strategies as progress unfolds so the care feels like a shared effort rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to engage in regular work from wherever they are. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals and therapists without geographic limits.