Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Michelle Lagos, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and relationship support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149041146
- NPI
- 1255246484
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Michelle supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Communication skills
About Michelle
Michelle Lagos is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 14 years of experience. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people manage difficult feelings and decisions. Sessions focus on practical steps: improving communication, handling the fallout of divorce or separation, and processing loss or traumatic experiences. Michelle also works on building self-respect and slowing patterns that keep stress and anxiety strong.
Michelle prefers an honest, direct style in sessions. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, and she offers concrete strategies to try between meetings. Homework might include communication exercises, grounding practices, or small experiments to test new ways of relating.
Her work draws on clinical experience with people who face compassion fatigue and repeated stressors from caregiving or high-demand jobs. She pays attention to how role strain and daily pressures affect mood and relationships, and she helps people prioritize manageable changes.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Michelle aims to collaborate on clear goals and realistic steps. To begin, clients choose an online therapy option, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in practical ways. One common approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety and stress - identifying triggers, practicing brief behavioral experiments, and building simple coping routines that fit daily life. This helps people reduce intense reactions and regain steady functioning.Another approach centers on processing trauma and loss in measured steps. That work breaks down painful memories into manageable pieces, combines grounding and pacing, and supports clearer thinking about the past and its effects on present relationships.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences, and suggest methods to try. Treatment plans can change over time based on what works and what feels doable.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commuting time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a work break or tight day. They also let people meet with licensed professionals from different locations while focusing on practical steps they can use between meetings.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is grounded and direct, using evidence-based techniques and practical steps to address problems between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with individuals on stress, trauma, relationships, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers