Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello,
Welcome to Better Help counseling! I know you might feel nervous, but I want to Congratulate You for taking the first step towards your healing journey. Mental Health is a vital part of who we are and how we function in this unpredictable adventure we call life.
I have over 10 years experience working with clients who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, family conflict, relationship/marital issues, self worth, mood disorders, stress, abuse/neglect, paranoia, panic, parenting guidance, trauma and spiritual growth. I have also worked with adults who have special needs, including autism and intellectual disability. I believe in order to live a healthy life, we need to focus on all three elements: our physical, mental and spiritual health. Just like a rope needs all three strands to be strong, we need all three of these elements healthy to weather anything.
I would describe my approach as empathetic, goal oriented, and client centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing to help my clients set goals and objectives as they work through their struggles. I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment so we can work together to reach your goals.
I enjoy working with people helping them find their inner strength as they seek solutions and build their tool box full of coping strategies to manage life. We all need a tool box of strategies to help us navigate the struggles life brings. I believe wholeheartedly that everyone has their own strengths and gifts, we only need to open our minds and take the time to discover them. Let me help you on this journey to self discovery and self empowerment so you can reach a state of healing and peace.
A little about me. I graduated in 2002 with my Masters in Social Work from University of Chapel Hill in North Carolina, “Go Tar Heels”!! I really loved living there with the beautiful seasons. I grew up in Miami, FL and currently live in a small town called Lake Wales, FL. Although, I miss the seasons, I am a Floridian at heart with the beaches, palm trees, southern live oaks and the luxury to access both gorgeous sunrises and sunsets!!
Everyone deserves to have someone they can share their thoughts and feelings, so let me be that person for you. I look forward to working with you on your healing journey.
Sincerely,
Michele Lescard, LCSW
Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Michele Lescard greets new clients with encouragement and respects the courage it takes to begin therapy. She emphasizes the importance of mental health as a central part of how people function through life’s unpredictable moments and congratulates those who take the first step toward healing.
With 15 years of clinical experience, Michele works with adults facing a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, family conflict, parenting challenges, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties. She has also supported adults with special needs, including autism and intellectual disability.
Her approach is warm, empathetic, and goal-focused. Michele uses a mix of evidence-informed methods – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing – to help clients set practical objectives and build a toolbox of coping strategies. She aims to create a non-judgmental environment where clients can explore strengths and work toward self-discovery and empowerment.
Michele believes a balanced life rests on attention to physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. She often likens these elements to strands of a rope – each necessary for resilience when life becomes challenging.
She completed her Masters in Social Work in 2002 at the University of Chapel Hill in North Carolina and now practices in Florida. Michele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, which reflects her clinical training and professional licensure to provide therapeutic services. Originally from Miami, she currently lives in Lake Wales, FL and appreciates both Florida’s coastal lifestyle and the chance to witness striking sunrises and sunsets.
Michele welcomes people who need a compassionate professional to listen and to help guide them through change. She looks forward to supporting clients as they work toward greater healing and peace.
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