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Michele Lescard, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello,
Welcome to Better Help counseling! I know you might feel nervous, but I want to Congratulate You for taking the first step towards your healing journey. Mental Health is a vital part of who we are and how we function in this unpredictable adventure we call life.

I have over 10 years experience working with clients who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, family conflict, relationship/marital issues, self worth, mood disorders, stress, abuse/neglect, paranoia, panic, parenting guidance, trauma and spiritual growth. I have also worked with adults who have special needs, including autism and intellectual disability. I believe in order to live a healthy life, we need to focus on all three elements: our physical, mental and spiritual health. Just like a rope needs all three strands to be strong, we need all three of these elements healthy to weather anything.

I would describe my approach as empathetic, goal oriented, and client centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing to help my clients set goals and objectives as they work through their struggles. I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment so we can work together to reach your goals.

I enjoy working with people helping them find their inner strength as they seek solutions and build their tool box full of coping strategies to manage life. We all need a tool box of strategies to help us navigate the struggles life brings. I believe wholeheartedly that everyone has their own strengths and gifts, we only need to open our minds and take the time to discover them. Let me help you on this journey to self discovery and self empowerment so you can reach a state of healing and peace.

A little about me. I graduated in 2002 with my Masters in Social Work from University of Chapel Hill in North Carolina, "Go Tar Heels"!! I really loved living there with the beautiful seasons. I grew up in Miami, FL and currently live in a small town called Lake Wales, FL. Although, I miss the seasons, I am a Floridian at heart with the beaches, palm trees, southern live oaks and the luxury to access both gorgeous sunrises and sunsets!!

Everyone deserves to have someone they can share their thoughts and feelings, so let me be that person for you. I look forward to working with you on your healing journey.
Sincerely,
Michele Lescard, LCSW

Professional experience

15yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LCSW SW16318

Reviews

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Thoughtful

Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Michele has been a benefit since my very first session with her. I so much appreciate that she attempts to make each hour with her productive and fruitful. She gives me opportunities for personal development outside the session so that I have an opportunity to grow personally between my visits with her. She listens well and responds with deep compassion.

Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Michele is amazing and probably saved my marriage. I cannot thank her enough.

Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and career difficulties

Michele is the best

Written on Aug 31, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Great to talk with and listens so well

Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

This is my first time doing any kind of therapy, so I was hesitant because I didnt think It would help me. I was definitely wrong. Michele has helped me so much already just after a few sessions. It’s very hard for me to share some things going on in my life, but she made It very easy. This is a hard season of life for me, but she’s already helped me so so much. I can’t say enough great things about her.

Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes