Michelle Lehto Flores, LCPC

Michelle Lehto Flores is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with nine years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also helps with life purpose concerns and problems that come up during big transitions.

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in sessions. Michelle uses clear, practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused approaches, and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on building coping skills, managing mood, and clarifying next steps when life feels uncertain.

Michelle’s background includes a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her past work has involved people dealing with trauma, high stress, and limited access to supports. That experience informs how she structures sessions to be straightforward and goal-oriented.

In meetings she keeps the focus on what can change now. That may mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing new ways to manage strong emotions, or setting small experiments to try between sessions. She also addresses practical stresses such as money, immigration concerns, and family communication problems.

People who come when they feel stuck or at a crossroads often want concrete tools and a clearer next step. Michelle helps people think through options, strengthen coping strategies, and plan realistic changes. She encourages steady, manageable progress rather than big promises.

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