Michele Lescard, LCSW

Michele Lescard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma, and substance issues. She speaks plainly and offers steady support to people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. Michele draws on 15 years of experience and a warm, nonjudgmental manner to help clients move forward.

Her work is goal-focused and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused methods. Michele helps people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and build skills that fit everyday life.

Sessions often include clear steps and tools to manage moods, sleep, anger, and addictive urges. She also addresses life transitions, career strain, attachment and abandonment issues, and the special needs some adults face. Michele encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.

Michele values collaboration. She listens to what matters, sets realistic goals, and checks progress together. She brings empathy and respect while guiding people toward concrete coping strategies and healthier communication.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work earned in 2002 and long experience in community practice. Based in Florida, Michele combines clinical knowledge with practical, everyday guidance so people can regain steadiness and move toward the life they want.

How Michele’s Approaches Work Online

CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to see what works. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood swings. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people find their own answers through empathic conversation and reflection. Emotionally-focused work pays attention to feelings and patterns in relationships to help people name emotions and shift how they connect with others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michele will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust over time. This collaborative process helps clients find which tools feel most useful for their situation.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face when needed. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or use short, focused exchanges when a full session isn't possible. These options help people keep therapy consistent while fitting it into real life.