Michelle Lake , LPC

Michelle Lake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD, addiction, and the aftermath of physical or emotional abuse, tailoring care to the specifics of each situation.

Her therapeutic presence is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Michelle blends cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational-emotive methods, and incorporates techniques from acceptance and commitment, client-centered, and mindfulness approaches to meet varied needs. She adapts conversations and treatment plans so they align with each person’s goals and circumstances.

Michelle encourages those ready to pursue a more fulfilling, balanced life to take the first step toward change, offering support and practical guidance along the way. She aims to empower people to build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and move through difficult transitions with greater clarity and confidence.

She looks forward to collaborating with individuals who are prepared to begin that process and to helping them identify the strategies that fit their unique path.

Combining Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, and focuses on taking actions that align with personal values to create a more meaningful life. It can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the person’s own capacity for growth, offering a helpful framework for issues like relationship difficulties, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep troubles while improving coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself; a licensed professional will work collaboratively with the person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules and for people who prefer remote sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose formats that feel most comfortable for each individual while working with therapists who are trained to deliver effective evidence-informed care.