- Guilt and shame
- Relationship issues
- Substance use support
About Michala
Michala Haag is a Florida LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are carrying stress, anxiety, grief, relationship troubles, substance use concerns, and guilt and shame. Michala helps people who are wrestling with self‑esteem, life changes, and compassion fatigue.
She focuses on practical conversation and steady support rather than labels. Sessions involve talking through what feels hard, noticing patterns in behavior and thought, and trying small, doable changes between meetings. She uses tools from several approaches to match what a person needs in the moment.
Michala often helps people sorting attachment issues, codependency, and communication problems. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, body image concerns, isolation, and questions about life purpose. For people facing addiction or relapse, she brings motivational interviewing and practical problem solving.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens for what matters most, then suggests skills and experiments to test outside sessions. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what shifts and what needs more work.
Michala practices in Florida and offers services in English. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and formats offered for their situation.
How Michala uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps when guilt or shame leads to avoidance, by clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and practice different responses to anxiety or self‑criticism. Client‑Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and priorities, offering reflective listening and space to make sense of painful emotions without pressure.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michala will collaborate with each person to pick or combine methods that fit their goals, preferences, and what shows up in sessions. She adjusts pace and techniques based on what proves most useful.
The source biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check‑ins or meetings without needing to be on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals and therapists often find that remote sessions let people keep continuity of care while juggling everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, substance use, self‑esteem, and guilt and shame among other issues.
How would she approach feelings of shame?
She uses conversational, skills‑based methods to notice shame patterns and try small changes that reduce their hold over daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Florida LMHC with three years of experience working with adults on relationship, addiction, and life‑transition concerns.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.