Michelle Lehto Flores is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people dealing with addictions, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.
01About Michelle
Michelle Lehto Flores is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people dealing with addictions, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on practical steps you can use day to day.
Michelle’s background includes a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and nine years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
She draws on lived experience to shape her work and understands how hard it can be to find steady support. That perspective informs how she listens and responds in sessions. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented.
She uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness to help people build coping skills. The work often centers on making small, concrete changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Michelle also addresses related concerns like blended family issues, communication problems, co-morbidity, drug and alcohol addiction, and life purpose questions.
She helps with forgiveness, guilt and shame, immigration-related stress, isolation, money worries, and mood regulation challenges. Therapy with Michelle can include short-term problem solving or longer-term work on patterns that keep people stuck. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules.
Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is based in Illinois.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.014932 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1609587609 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
Practical evidence-based approaches for online care
Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and some addiction-related thinking that keeps people stuck.She also applies solution-focused techniques that zero in on small, achievable steps. These methods are helpful when someone wants quick relief or a clear plan for shifting daily habits and relationships. Mindfulness practices are included to help with emotion regulation and staying present during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what isn’t.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone works when bandwidth is limited, chat is useful for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other obligations.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Michelle focus on?
She focuses on addictions, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression, and also helps with related issues like communication problems, blended family concerns, and substance use.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people build coping skills and make meaningful changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience and a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, which informs her clinical perspective.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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