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- Addictions
- Mood disorders
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Michelle
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with nine years of experience, Michelle Lehto Flores helps people navigate addictions, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. Michelle uses straightforward, practical methods and focuses on problems clients bring to sessions. She works in English and practices in Illinois.
Michelle draws on her lived experience and a graduate degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has worked with people facing big life transitions, trauma, and high stress. Her background includes supporting people with drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring concerns.
In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness tools to help people build coping skills. The work tends to include identifying patterns, setting small goals, and practicing new habits between sessions.
Michelle also addresses relationship and family-related strains brought by blended households, communication breakdowns, and immigration issues. She helps people manage mood disorders, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder features, feelings of isolation, and financial stress that affects mental health.
Her practical focus includes forgiveness work, processing guilt and shame, and clarifying life purpose during midlife changes. People can expect a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes clarity and gradual change. To begin, follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial session.
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Evidence-based approaches and remote care options
Michelle commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods. Cognitive behavioral work looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills for changing them. Solution-focused strategies concentrate on small, concrete steps and what works now to move toward the client’s goals.She also integrates mindfulness practices when helpful, using simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve mood regulation. These approaches are often used for addictions, mood disorders, anger, and stress-related problems because they focus on clear skills and short-term practice.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about what they want to change, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. That process helps clarify priorities and make therapy more efficient.
The site describes how to begin but does not list specific session formats for this profile. Confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time so therapy fits around work, childcare, or other responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with addictions, anger, self-esteem problems, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues like family problems, isolation, and money stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that draws on evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, major life transitions, and high stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use 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.