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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- ACT and CBT
About Michala
Florida LMHC with 3 years of experience, Michala Haag helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life changes. She uses several talk-therapy approaches to support people working through grief, career questions, intimacy issues, and caregiver strain.
Michala keeps sessions straightforward. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, and then offers practical steps to try between meetings. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing among other approaches to help clients clarify values, test new behaviors, and reduce unhelpful thoughts.
Her work includes addressing communication problems, codependency, and isolation. She also supports people dealing with body image, attachment concerns, and substance use. Sessions can focus on skill-building for coping with strong emotions and improving everyday functioning.
Michala explains options and choices in plain language. She helps people set small, achievable goals and tracks progress in concrete ways. Conversations tend to be direct and focused on next steps rather than abstract theory.
People who come for help are guided through short-term strategies and longer-term questions about life purpose and relationships. The emphasis is on developing workable habits, clearer communication, and better ways to handle stress and setbacks. If someone wants to begin, they are asked to use the site’s matching steps to schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce distress. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and changing daily habits. Motivational Interviewing centers on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and is commonly used for addictions and behavior change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and how a person responds to different methods and then decide together what to prioritize. Sessions can shift methods over time based on what works for the client.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific delivery options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue steady work on skills and changes between in-person commitments, helping therapeutic work fit into everyday life rather than interrupt it.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, practical style that focuses on skills, values, and short-term steps tied to goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a licensed clinician working with the concerns listed above.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.