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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- English and Spanish
About Michelle
LCSW in Illinois with 14 years of experience, Michelle Lagos helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, and building self-love. Michelle works in English and Spanish.
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps the work straightforward. Sessions are practical and focused on the problems people bring. She listens for what matters most and helps individuals identify small, usable steps they can try between meetings.
She often helps people who are recovering from loss or a difficult break in a relationship to sort priorities and rebuild routines. For trauma and abuse she takes a steady approach that balances safety and gradual progress. For stress and anxiety she helps people notice patterns and practice skills to reduce symptoms in daily life.
Communication problems and compassion fatigue are approached with concrete tools for setting boundaries and repairing interactions. When divorce or separation is the focus, she supports people in managing logistics, emotions, and next steps. The emphasis is on practical coping rather than abstract theory.
Michelle adapts sessions to reflect each person’s background and values. She works with clients to set clear goals and track progress over time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How Michelle integrates evidence-based work online
Michelle describes her practice as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach is skill-based work for stress and anxiety that focuses on noticing patterns, learning coping strategies, and practicing brief exercises between sessions. This helps people manage daily symptoms and regain steadier routines.Another area is trauma-informed care that emphasizes gradual processing. That approach balances building safety and pacing exposure to difficult memories, which supports steady progress after trauma or abuse. For relationship and communication concerns she uses practical interventions to improve listening, set boundaries, and repair interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. The choice of technique is guided by the issues you bring and what feels workable in session.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to make therapy easier to attend and sustain over time.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and focused. The work centers on identifying clear goals and small steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working as a clinician. That background informs her approach to stress, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois. The practitioner operates from Illinois and provides services consistent with that licensing.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.