Licensed clinical social worker recordAlaska
Michelle Lesagonicz, LCSW
Alaska
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Alaska
- LCSW, licence 108948
- NPI
- 1467990648
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alaska
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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Michelle
Michelle Lesagonicz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska with 11 years of experience working with adult individuals. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and sleep difficulties.
Michelle uses client-centered methods and practical tools in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and manage difficult emotions. Sessions emphasize clear communication and practical steps rather than abstract theory.
She also works with people facing chronic pain, illness, or disability and those coping with major life changes. Michelle helps clients identify small changes that reduce overwhelm and improve daily routines. She offers strategies for anger, low self-esteem, and problems at work.
Trauma-focused work is part of her practice when people need to process past events and reduce their impact on current life. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are used to set realistic goals and keep progress moving forward. Mindfulness and brief meditation exercises are taught and practiced when helpful.
Sessions are conversational and aim to build skills you can use between meetings. Michelle explains approaches in plain language and helps clients choose what fits their situation. To begin, people follow the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
How Michelle adapts client-centered and CBT work for online care
Michelle uses client-centered therapy to focus sessions on each person's priorities. That means conversations start with what feels most pressing, and the therapist listens for practical steps people can try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is offered to identify unhelpful thought-and-behavior patterns and to develop clear tools for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and mood shifts.Mindfulness practices are introduced as brief exercises for grounding and improving awareness. These practices are taught in simple, repeatable ways so people can use them at home when stress or low mood appears. Michelle and the person work together to pick approaches that match goals and daily life; deciding what fits is part of the collaborative process rather than a one-time choice.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it easier to keep momentum between visits by reviewing homework, practicing skills, and tracking progress in everyday settings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Her work is client-centered, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused methods to address practical problems and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adult individuals in a variety of presenting concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers