Michelle Lesagonicz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Alaska therapists accepting new clients
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About Michelle
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Alaska who has worked with adult individuals for over 11 years.
I use a person-centered approach that focuses on YOUR needs and explores healthy positive changes YOU want to make in your life using mindfulness, CBT, meditation, and other problem-solving approaches and therapeutic techniques. I understand the importance of trust, respect, listening, and clear communication skills because you are a unique person encountering unique experiences.
I can teach you ways to manage chronic pain, lower depression and anxiety symptoms, work through traumatic events, explore changes in your life past and present, all in a supportive, caring, safe and confidential environment.
You can discover ways to make clear, positive decisions and live the life you deserve to live. With support, knowledge, and self-awareness you can learn how to heal, to apply self-empowerment, and add balance to your life.
I look forward to working with you.
What Michelle helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Michelle works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “My therapist is great. I really enjoy Michelle L.”
- “Michelle has helped me so much in the last couple of months. She really listens and says all the right things!”
- “she's giving me some good advice that I put to work in my every day life !!”
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- “Michelle helped me through a hard time in life and got me back on track. I greatly appreciate it!”
- “I really like Michelle! Very good, friendly, professional.”
- “Michelle is helping me see life in a new light. Helpful and understanding. I feel I am greatly benefiting from my sessions. She has been a great tool to help me learn more about my struggles and learning to overcome them.”
- “Michelle Lesagonicz is amazing highly recommended!”
- “After meeting with her once, I wanted to keep her, she was great. Very perceptive. Down to Earth, legit person.”
- “Michelle is very empathetic and knowledgeable. She offers fresh perspectives and can point out things that you wouldn't see within your life, personality and routine.<br /> <br /> I've already made some incredible changes to my life and routine based off of the couple of changes she's recommended to me. I'm grateful for her.”
- “She's very patient and won't interrupt you”
- “Very kind, knowledgeable therapist.”
- “She is very understanding, but also calls me out when I need it haha”
- “She’s really the best. I would strongly recommend her.”
- “Very kind and helpful”
- “Very helpful. I really enjoy my sessions with Michelle.”
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.