- Addictions work
- Guilt and shame
- Existential focus
About Michael
Michael Lenok is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are carrying guilt, shame, or struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life changes. He often supports young adults but works with adults of all ages. Sessions are held in English and he practices in Florida.
Michael uses practical conversations to help people sort through what keeps them stuck. He draws on existential therapy to look at meaning and values, and reality therapy to focus on concrete choices and actions. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work when those approaches fit a person’s needs.
He brings lived experience alongside clinical work when addressing substance use and addictive behaviors. That combination shapes how he talks with people about setbacks, triggers, and steps forward. Expect straightforward discussion about patterns, responsibility, and behavior change rather than abstract theory.
Michael pays attention to how family expectations, faith, or past relationships fuel guilt and shame. He helps people name those feelings, see how they affect choices, and practice different ways of responding. Sessions emphasize small, manageable changes you can try between meetings.
For practical matters, Michael uses a subscription-based session model that can be canceled at any time. If you want to explore working together, follow the online matching steps to schedule an initial appointment.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Michael commonly uses existential therapy, which helps people look at personal meaning, values, and the choices they make. That approach can help when guilt or shame feels tied to identity, life roles, or questions about purpose.He also uses reality therapy, which focuses on current behaviors and practical steps someone can take to change those behaviors. This style is useful for addressing addiction, control issues, and concrete coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress or challenges appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let someone avoid travel to an office. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and tasks so therapeutic work fits into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include family problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and men's issues.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses conversations grounded in existential and reality-oriented ideas to examine meaning and behavior. He also draws on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused methods when useful.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of clinical experience and combines real-life experience with counseling work, especially around addiction and substance use.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.