Michelle Lesagonicz

Michelle Lesagonicz is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience in Alaska. She focuses on the person in front of her and helps people make clear, positive changes. Her approach centers on listening, respect, and practical steps clients can use in daily life.

Michelle draws on client-centered work alongside mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies. She teaches simple tools for managing anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and anger. Sessions often include hands-on methods like short exercises, breathing practices, and concrete problem-solving steps.

She also supports people coping with trauma, depression, addictions, and chronic pain or illness. Michelle uses techniques to help people reduce symptoms and build routines that fit their lives. She talks through practical ways to handle relationship strain, workplace issues, and feelings of isolation.

Decision-making and self-empowerment are frequent goals in her work. Michelle helps clients weigh options, set small goals, and track progress between meetings. She emphasizes skills people can use right away to improve mood, sleep, and daily functioning.

All sessions are rooted in respect and clear communication. Michelle aims to create a space where people can explore past and present challenges and try new ways of coping. She invites a collaborative process so clients can move toward the life they want.

How Michelle’s approaches translate to online therapy

Michelle uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness in practical ways that fit remote sessions. Client-centered Therapy means she focuses on each person's needs and goals, listening closely and adjusting the approach to what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will discuss goals with the client, try methods that match those goals, and adjust over time based on what helps. The aim is to find practical tools the client can use between sessions and to track small wins together.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while they learn new skills and manage stress, anger, and daily challenges.