About

Michelle Lehto Flores is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She combines formal training with lived experience to address complex challenges related to mood, addiction, and major life transitions. Her practice centers on practical strategies that support day-to-day functioning and long-term clarity.

She works with people facing addiction, mood disorders, and struggles with self-esteem, anger, or depression, and she attends to related concerns such as family dynamics, communication problems, trauma, and co-occurring conditions. Her manner is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, and she emphasizes building coping skills through structured approaches.

Michelle integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness into her work to help individuals identify patterns, set achievable goals, and practice new ways of responding to stress. She aims to honor strengths while offering tools for meaningful change, helping those who seek support to move toward clearer priorities and improved daily functioning.
Location:
Illinois, United States
Years Experience:
9
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Addictions, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: IL LCPC 180.014932
  • NPI Number: 1609587609
  • License: LCPC (Illinois)

Remote care using CBT, solution-focused methods, and mindfulness

Michelle provides online sessions that draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and on solution-focused techniques to identify practical steps toward specific goals. Mindfulness practices are used to increase present-moment awareness and to support emotion regulation. These approaches are described in straightforward language so participants can apply them between sessions.

Therapeutic work is collaborative: Michelle partners with individuals to set priorities, test small changes, and refine strategies based on what is working. That collaborative fit is intended for people who prefer structured, skill-oriented sessions that also leave room for processing emotional material and addressing relational or family issues as they arise.

Remote appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options allow for flexible scheduling and multiple ways to engage with the therapeutic process according to personal preference.

What is Michelle's professional background?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology and nine years of clinical experience working with trauma, addiction, and mood-related concerns.

What credentials does she hold?

Michelle holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois as IL LCPC 180.014932.

Which languages does she speak?

She provides services in English.

Where is she based?

Her practice is located in Illinois.

How can people work with Michelle remotely?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options for remote work.

Does she accept international clients?

The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for getting started?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her service.