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- Addiction and substance use
- Existential and reality therapy
- CBT and solution-focused
About Michael
LMHC Michael Lenok has eight years of experience and practices in Florida. He focuses on addiction and substance use, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and Michael uses a mix of approaches that fit each person’s needs.
Michael describes his main methods as existential therapy and reality therapy. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work when helpful. That means conversations will look at values and meaning, clear choices and practical steps, and habits that keep problems going.
He most often works with young adults and has experience helping adults of other ages with anxiety, identity questions, trauma, and transitions. Michael says his lived experience with addiction informs how he talks about recovery and relapse without judgement. He aims to be direct and practical while attending to what matters to the client.
Sessions tend to include goal setting, checking current behaviors, and planning small, achievable actions between meetings. Michael uses straightforward feedback and collaborative problem solving to move toward those goals. He also helps people name emotions like shame, guilt, emptiness, or isolation and link them to everyday choices.
People who are weighing therapy with him should expect a focus on choices, meaning, and real-world steps. For specifics about session length and formats, confirm current options before booking. To begin, use the site’s matching and scheduling process.
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How his approaches shape online work
Michael emphasizes existential therapy, which looks at values, meaning, and long-term goals. In sessions this means conversations about what matters most to the client and how choices align with those values. Reality therapy is also central and focuses on specific behaviors and the choices a person can control to change their situation.He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors, plus solution-focused strategies that build quick, practical steps. These approaches help with issues like addiction, anxiety, and feeling stuck by combining reflection with concrete actions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process guides whether sessions lean more toward exploring meaning, changing habits, or building short-term plans.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available session types before booking so you know how meetings are conducted. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a better option for brief updates, while video meetings allow face-to-face conversation for more detailed work.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He focuses on addiction and substance use, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works on issues like codependency, control problems, isolation, and men's issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
His approach centers on existential therapy and reality therapy, with supplemental use of cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods as needed. Sessions mix discussion of values with practical steps and habit change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience. His background includes direct work with people facing addiction and related challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida. That credential is presented as LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking to know if video, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the site for specific pricing tied to your area.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.