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Michelle Lakefield, LPC

New Jersey LPC specializing in anxiety
  • 20 years experience
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Open nonjudgmental environment

About Michelle Lakefield

Michelle Lakefield is a licensed mental health professional in New Jersey with 20 years of clinical experience. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she focuses on supporting people who are coping with stress and anxiety and aims to make therapeutic work approachable and practical.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. In sessions she encourages exploration at a comfortable pace and works collaboratively to identify steps that help clients manage symptoms and regain a sense of balance.

Michelle recognizes that reaching out for therapy takes courage and values the commitment involved in beginning that process. Her practice emphasizes respect, empathy, and a steady presence as clients take the first steps toward change and emotional relief.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger management

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle Lakefield have?

Michelle Lakefield has 20 years of professional experience in clinical work.

Is Michelle Lakefield a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license details are NJ LPC 37PC00374100.

In which languages does Michelle Lakefield provide therapy?

Michelle Lakefield provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle Lakefield located?

She is based in New Jersey.

How can I work with Michelle Lakefield as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle Lakefield through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Lakefield work with international clients?

Yes, Michelle Lakefield works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Lakefield cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle Lakefield draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy to tailor online care to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, helping people feel heard so they can explore their feelings and values and build self-direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. Solution-focused therapy helps clients set clear goals and identify small, actionable steps that move them toward those goals in a relatively brief timeframe.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Michelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts techniques over time so that treatment remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to fit care into busy schedules and access licensed professionals from different locations. This range of options helps make consistent support more accessible for those juggling work, family, and other responsibilities.

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