Therapist profile
Michael Lenok, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Addictions and Life Change
Continue with MichaelWhere Michael stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH25328
- NPI
- 1497342596
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Addictions support
- Meaning and choice
- CBT techniques
About Michael
Michael Lenok is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with eight years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self‑esteem, depression, and major life changes. He also pays attention to patterns like codependency, control issues, substance use, and problems with communication.
He tends to meet people who feel stuck by other people’s expectations or who keep putting others first until they’re burned out. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on looking at what matters to each person. Conversations aim to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of relating to themselves and others.
Michael describes his work as grounded in existential and reality therapy. That means he talks about meaning, choices, and the actions someone can take right now. He also brings in techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and solution-focused work when they fit the person’s goals.
He often works with young adults but has experience with adults across ages and backgrounds. Sessions are offered in English. He notes an interest in helping people address addictions alongside related issues like guilt, shame, and isolation.
To begin, he uses a straightforward process to match goals with practical steps. Sessions tend to emphasize honest conversation, creating small experiments to test change, and rethinking habits that keep someone trapped in caretaking or people-pleasing roles.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Michael draws mainly on existential therapy and reality therapy in his work. Existential therapy focuses on what matters to a person and the choices they make, helping with issues like feeling empty, searching for purpose, or facing big life changes. Reality therapy centers on current actions and problems that can be changed, which can be useful for impulse control, addictive behaviors, and improving day‑to‑day decisions.He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution‑focused strategies when helpful. CBT offers ways to spot patterns of thought that increase anxiety or shame and then try different responses. Solution‑focused methods help set short, practical goals and measure small wins along the way. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the client to decide what fits their goals, comfort, and pace.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity when schedules change. Different formats can allow for shorter check‑ins, sessions that do not require being on camera, or planning work around a lunch break or evening routine. The therapist and client discuss what works best and adjust approaches as progress is made.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self‑esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, and substance use issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses existential and reality therapy to focus on meaning and choice, and draws on cognitive behavioral and solution‑focused methods as needed. Sessions emphasize practical steps and testing new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with adults, including work with young adults and people facing addiction and life transitions.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.