- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Addiction focus
About Michala
Michala Haag is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose. Michala often works with people feeling stuck after changes in work, health, or relationships and with those coping with caregiver strain or isolation.
Her style is practical and person-focused. Sessions tend to center on clear goals and small experiments clients can try between meetings. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and take values-based steps. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas guide work on addiction and ambivalence.
Michala pays attention to attachment and intimacy issues when they come up. She also addresses body image, codependency, communication problems, and the effects of guilt or shame. Conversations may include mapping relationship patterns and practicing different ways of asking for needs.
Clients can expect a direct but supportive approach that balances talking with actionable plans. Michala encourages exploring what matters now rather than promising specific outcomes. She works collaboratively to set manageable steps and to review what helps.
Her practice is based in Florida and sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform matching process.
How Michala uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps even when feelings are uncomfortable. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel unsure or ambivalent about change, especially around substance use and habit shifts, by exploring motivation and building readiness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michala will collaborate with clients to choose which methods to try first based on their goals, values, and what they find most useful. Sessions often mix approaches so clients can test what helps and adapt the plan over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep momentum during life transitions and to practice skills in real-world settings between appointments. Confirm current session format options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled and what tools will be used.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem, caregiver stress, and questions about life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses goal-focused conversations, short experiments between sessions, and practical tools from ACT and CBT to help clients notice patterns and try new behaviors.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of clinical experience working with adults on life transitions and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Florida LMHC credential and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates should be confirmed during the matching process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.