- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Michelle
Michelle Lehto Flores is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with nine years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also supports issues like blended family concerns, communication problems, and struggles with guilt or shame.
She trained with a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has worked with people during major life transitions, stressful periods, and after trauma. Her own lived experience informs how she connects with clients and understands barriers to accessing help.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She uses evidence-based tools to help people notice patterns, practice new responses, and build day-to-day coping skills. Sessions focus on concrete steps rather than long theory talks.
Techniques she draws on include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness practices. These methods are used to reduce overwhelming feelings, manage cravings or impulsive reactions, and improve communication skills.
People who come to her typically want practical ways to lower reactivity, get unstuck, or regain routine and purpose. She encourages small, manageable changes and checks progress as therapy continues.
Before booking, confirm current session formats and any administrative details. To begin, users select the See online therapy options button, fill a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.
Approaches used in online sessions
Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that feed anger, depression, or anxiety. Solution-focused work narrows attention to what works now and builds small steps toward practical changes.She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help slow down intense feelings and notice physical signs of anger or craving. Mindfulness exercises are brief and practice-based so they can fit into daily life and reduce reactivity over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, then adjusts tools if something isn’t helping. The client and therapist check progress and change course together as needed.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into workdays, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the available session cadence and length when you complete the matching questionnaire to see how sessions can fit into your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, communication problems, and mood-related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and direct. She emphasizes practical steps and skill-building rather than long theory discussions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with people facing major transitions, trauma, and high stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois and earned a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.