Michelle Lakefield
Compassionate New Jersey therapist with 20 years' experience
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About
Michelle Lakefield is a New Jersey-based therapist with more than 20 years of professional experience. She supports people working through stress and anxiety and addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting challenges, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely. Michelle recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and acknowledges clients for taking that important first step toward change.
Michelle is licensed to practice as a professional counselor in New Jersey. Her practice draws on two decades of experience to offer steady, experienced support for people seeking practical skills and emotional relief.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Anger, Family, Grief, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, Autism, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Depression, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Obsession, OCD, Parenting, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Self esteem, Self-harm, Separation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LPC 37PC00374100
- NPI Number: 1689839870
- License: LPC (New Jersey) #37PC00374100 exp 2026-11-30
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How much experience does Michelle Lakefield have?
Michelle Lakefield has 20 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Michelle Lakefield a licensed therapist?
Yes, Michelle Lakefield is a licensed therapist with NJ LPC 37PC00374100.
In which languages does Michelle Lakefield provide therapy?
Michelle Lakefield provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Lakefield located?
Michelle Lakefield is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Michelle Lakefield as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Lakefield through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does Michelle Lakefield work with international clients?
Michelle Lakefield does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Lakefield cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.