- Addictions support
- Mood disorders
- CBT and mindfulness
About Michelle
Michelle Lehto Flores is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing addictions, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also supports people dealing with blended family issues, communication problems, substance use, isolation, money worries, and questions about life purpose.
Michelle earned a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her background includes working with people through major life changes, trauma, and high stress. That experience informs how she structures sessions and supports practical problems as they come up.
In sessions she uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused methods are part of her practice, along with mindfulness tools. She aims to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills that fit daily life.
Michelle describes her style as collaborative and nonjudgmental. She listens for strengths and practical next steps. Conversations often focus on clear goals, skill-building, and measurable progress rather than long, unfocused talk.
People who come to her often want help stabilizing mood, managing cravings or anger, improving communication, or finding direction after a major life event. She supports work on guilt, shame, immigration-related stress, and co-occurring conditions like mood disorders and substance use.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Illinois. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats before booking and to follow the site's process to begin.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Michelle uses well-established methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness in her work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then testing small changes to shift mood and behavior. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps a client make steady progress. That collaborative decision-making helps match techniques to real-world needs like managing cravings, mood swings, or anger.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent appointments when useful. It can also allow video, phone, or text-based check-ins if those formats are offered; check the platform details to see which are available with this therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on addictions, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focus areas include family problems, isolation, money issues, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, using practical techniques to set goals and build coping skills. Sessions emphasize skill practice and problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with people facing high stress, trauma, and major life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCPC and holds a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the membership plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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