Michelle Lehto Flores, LCPC

Michelle Lehto Flores is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) working in Illinois. She helps people navigating addictions, depression, bipolar concerns, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those facing midlife crisis, life purpose questions, loneliness, and financial stress. Her practical focus is on everyday steps people can use now.

She holds a master's degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and brings nine years of clinical experience. Michelle describes her style as warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills and gain clarity.

In sessions she uses clear, structured tools alongside moments to reflect and notice patterns. Clients can expect work on communication problems, handling co-occurring issues, and addressing family and blended family tensions from an individual perspective. She also addresses trauma, immigration-related stress, and substance use concerns.

Michelle emphasizes practical skills that fit into daily life, such as mindfulness practices and solution-focused steps to test what works. She aims to help people move from feeling stuck to having concrete next steps. The focus is on building resilience and a renewed sense of direction.

People interested in getting started will complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Michelle uses evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to help people make concrete changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical ways to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for depression, anxiety, and mood concerns. Solution-focused techniques concentrate on identifying small, achievable steps and building on what already works to move toward goals.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help people notice stress responses and build steadier coping. These practices are brief and practical, and they can help with anger, mood regulation, and cravings related to addiction.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help you decide what methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as you progress.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what is offered. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when full sessions are not needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercise work, homework, and mindfulness practices to an online setting so clients can practice between meetings.