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Michelle Lakefield, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michelle

Michelle Lakefield is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey with more than 20 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, and a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

Background and approach

She emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore feelings and thought patterns and work toward practical change. Her practice addresses issues such as relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem struggles.

Drawing on client-centered principles along with cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused techniques, Michelle helps clients identify patterns that maintain distress and develop concrete tools for coping and growth. She also brings sensitivity to dynamics like blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and forgiveness work.

Sessions are offered via multiple online formats, and she accepts international clients while tailoring her approach to each person's goals and preferences.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps people feel heard and supports exploration of values, emotions, and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or depression, making it useful for coping with stress and mood concerns. Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on clients' strengths and actionable steps, helping to set small, achievable goals and notice progress over time.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying techniques from different models and adjusting as progress and comfort levels evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from varied locations and on schedules that suit them. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistency, integrate therapeutic work into daily life, and continue momentum between sessions while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, intimacy-related challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as caregiver stress and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to help clients explore feelings and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings over 20 years of professional work experience supporting clients through a variety of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Michelle holds the LPC credential and is licensed in New Jersey under NJ LPC 37PC00374100.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English to accommodate a broader range of people.
Which session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger management

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English

About

Michelle Lakefield is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in New Jersey, with 20 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.