Michael Lenker
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Oklahoma therapists accepting new clients
Rev. Leonard ShepherdLPC · 9 years experienceLGBT · Relationship issues · Anger managementWork with Rev.
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About Michael
Hi! My name is Mike. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Oklahoma and have been providing therapy since 2015, when I began the licensing process. I also have an additional 5 years of experience in community mental health as a behavioral health case manager. I come from a background that consists of working for individuals that are experiencing and processing various mental health conditions in both inpatient and outpatient therapy settings.
I have experience in helping people improving the use of coping skills, reducing family conflict, processing trauma and abuse, improving motivation and self esteem, building strengths, and improving confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I also take confidentiality very seriously as I want this to be a safe place for you to discuss whatever you are needing to.
I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I want this to work for you and am flexible with my approach in order to meet your needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I would like the opportunity to work with you and to achieve your treatment goals!
What Michael helps with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Michael works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Michael is Fantastic. He has helped me navigate some very difficult times and I greatly appreciate his support and guidance .”
- “I’ve only done.. two sessions? Anyway Michael seems like a great guy, and I really look forward to working with him, gaining a better under of my goals and how to achieve them.”
- “Awesome thanks”
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- “I am very thankful for the timely, compassionate and clear support I receive from Michael. He is quick to respond and has wisdom to reach out as well as provide space for contemplation.”
- “He's extremely understanding and knowledgeable. He's really good at offering advice and getting you to see thing in a new perspective. He's the best at listening and making you feel like your voice is actually being heard. He's really helped me reflect and improve. He's always encouraging for you to improve that you can! A true 10 out of 10!”
- “My sessions are extremely helpful and productive. I look forward to each session and feel inspired by our discussions. I believe I am learning the skills I need”
- “Michael is my rock. He has helped me so much! I am so thankful for this app! Still a long way to go but wouldn’t want to go on this trip with any other.”
- “took a little while to find a therapist like Michael! He’s engaged and knowledgeable. He’s quick to answer any panic messages I sent and his advice is always well taken. Feeling very thankful to have found him and going into our 3rd session!”
- “Mr lender has done a great job. He is very approved professional.”
- “Michael is amazing!”
- “Best therapist I've had yet. He is he first one I've encountered who genuinely listens without acting like they're teaching a class or judging you. They are extremely professional, sensitive and considerate.”
- “I haven't been with Michael for very long, but he is the most understanding and caring therapist I've worked with! he's able to empathize very easily and makes sure that you know you aren't going to be judged at all for anything. he understands what you're going through on a much deeper level than I've seen most therapists in the past, and treats you like a human being and nothing less. he's punctual and on time for appointments, and always lets you know in advance if he needs to reschedule. I cannot recommend him enough!”
- “Felt listened to, supported, and respected. And that’s what I was looking for. Excellent.”
- “Absolutely adore Michael Lenker! He’s my first therapist and so far he’s been so understanding and supportive! I’m loving therapy so far!”
- “Michael is THE MOST approachable person ever. Is like speaking to your wisest friend but also if that friend was a professional”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.