Michelle Lesagonicz, LCSW

Michelle Lesagonicz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Alaska with 11 years of experience helping adults. She centers work on each person’s needs and focuses on practical steps clients can use to feel steadier in day-to-day life. Michelle uses clear communication and listening to build a working relationship with people who are looking for change.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral tools. She often adds mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. Michelle also uses trauma-focused ideas when past events make it hard to move forward.

Michelle supports people dealing with life transitions such as midlife crisis, chronic illness or pain, and major changes at work or home. She helps with relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, and isolation. Addictions, bipolar mood concerns, panic attacks, phobias, and post-traumatic stress are also within her practice focus.

Sessions emphasize small, realistic steps clients can try between meetings. That might include mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, or short problem-solving tasks. Michelle aims to help people make clearer decisions and build routines that fit their circumstances.

She describes therapy as collaborative and practical. Clients work together with her to set goals, track progress, and adjust approaches when needed. Michelle’s style is supportive and straightforward, with attention to respect and choice.

How Michelle’s approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to each person. The therapist reflects concerns, helps set goals, and supports clients in choosing changes that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior to find small changes that reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower stress and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to test methods and adapt them to a person’s needs and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust goals, and try different techniques until something fits.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins between appointments. Some techniques translate well to remote work, such as brief behavioral assignments, guided mindfulness exercises, and cognitive worksheets that can be done between meetings.