Michelle Lake , LPC

Michelle Lake is a Michigan-licensed therapist with 4 years of clinical experience. As an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), she has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, ADHD, and addiction, and has supported individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs, combining cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational-emotive approaches to create practical, individualized pathways for progress.

Michelle values the courage it takes to pursue greater well-being and approaches therapy with a supportive, empowering stance. She looks forward to supporting individuals who are ready to take steps toward meaningful change.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for many individuals.

One of the clearest advantages is flexibility - people can connect with a therapist through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Licensed professionals adapt therapeutic methods to remote formats so that evidence-based care can continue without requiring travel.

Therapists are licensed professionals, and individuals may choose to switch to a different clinician if a different fit is desired. For those weighing their options, online therapy offers an accessible way to work with licensed professionals while maintaining many of the same therapeutic approaches used in traditional settings.