Michelle Lesagonicz, Master of Social Work, AK

Licensed

Online Counseling

(49 reviews)

MSW, LCSW Michelle Lesagonicz

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Michelle Lesagonicz is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MSW, LCSW Years in Practice: 9 State: Alaska

Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Alaska who has worked with adult individuals for over 8 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.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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I have only had two sessions with Michelle prior to this recommendation being prompted and so far I am feeling heard in my sessions, I feel there are a variety of ways to get in touch with Michelle and she is communicative and prompt with replies. So far I am very much appreciating BetterHelp and my therapists’ support!

She has been sooo helpful!

She listens and cares about what I need help with.

She’s amazing and super helpful.

She is an amazing therapist. I would recommend her to anyone to be honest. She listens and is so kind. She’s awesome!

Michelle is a great listener and I feel like she cares about me. I do a lot of the talking, which I guess is what I need. I’m happy to have her to talk with. Thank you!

Thank you for your support and attentiveness.

Michelle is focused, compassionate, firm, solid in her understanding of how therapy works, helpful in passing this on in every statement she makes. She is remarkable.

She is amazing! I feel safe and open to share things with her that I wouldnt share with other people.

I appreciate the feedback and encouragement. Therapist listens and understands. Thank you

Michele really took the time to understand my concerns and goals for treatment. She has great insight, and has been very helpful to me.

I don’t know how she can figure out what is important through all the words I spill out. Somehow she can narrow that down and send a work sheet for me. They are helping.

Michelle did an amazing job at working with me, but also not allowing me to get away with anything either. I highly recommend her to anyone as she is extremely responsive and used tools and worksheets to help me and my situation for about 6-7 months with major results. Michele is extremely professional while also being personable which makes the best combination for a therapist in my opinion. I am very happy with my results due to her efforts and advice.

She is very helpful and always there for you. We have only worked together a short time, but you can tell she cares and she has the expertise too!

Very kind and listens to you

I have only spoke with Michelle for about 2-3 months now, but I can confidently say she does an amazing job. She listens well but also adds advise/critical thinking/speculation where it is needed. I am a first timer when it comes to therapy and Michelle has done an amazing job at welcoming me and checking in on my progress. 10/10 in my perspective and she is the reason I will continue to pay and participate in BetterHelp.

She is a great guide and amazing therapist. I’ve seen so much improvement after my sessions. I love that she goes to the point and that every solution can be applied to my every day life. She’s straightforward and that really helped me see my own distorted thoughts.

Michelle, is helpful and tries to get you to figure things out as you go.

She’s great.

Michelle is easy to talk to, guide my thoughts along the way and gives me strategies to deal with the trouble happening in my life.

Michelle Lesagonicz has been wonderful as a therapist so far. She has a great balance between asking questions, listening, and sharing her expertise.

Michelle has always been a great listener and given helpful advice. I enjoy taking with her.

Michelle has good suggestions for me to deal with my workplace situation that I find stressful.

This site really helped me.

Michelle L. has helped me deal with stress at work. She's given me many useful tools and tricks to help deal with the stress and anxiety I feel at my job.

Always very attentive and helpful

Michelle has been amazing. She is honest and direct. That has helped me to see my issues and work consciously towards improve them. She is a wonderful support in the process of change.

Michelle is awesome of helping you get to the bottom of the problem and helps guide you to meaningful small changes to incorporate in your life.

After two sessions with Michelle I’m so impressed! I had a therapist for three years who I really liked, and she did give me some good tools, but I have to say nothing as helpful as what Michelle has already provided me. Thank you!

This has already been such a great help to my well being.

Michelle has provided a safe space to share and has provided various methods and tools to work through my thoughts. She has helped me work through my feelings and thoughts effectively by asking me questions to problem solve. It has made all the difference in just working with her a few short weeks!

Michelle is an excellent listener and provides good suggestions for progress. It has been a big help.

Michelle is an incredible therapist to work with. She is nurturing, fully present with me, approachable, and has helped me to step back and dissect my mind and thinking patterns. I felt comfortable with her immediately. She has equipped me with strategies that have challenged me in the best of ways. Working on getting rid of negative cognitive patterns has relieved me, even in situations that seemed too much to personally handle. Her reframing, and her teaching me to reframe, has helped me to relieve some of my anxiety. I feel grateful for my time with her, and highly recommend her!

This has helped me

Michelle is wonderful. She listens and provides feedback and offers tools for handing various situations. She has really helped me and I highly recommend her!

One of the most understanding and helpful therapist I've had. She makes it easy to express my issues and gives me tools/resources to problem solve and ground myself again.

Though I have only had a few sessions with Michelle so far, I am very happy having been matched with her as my therapist. She listens well and has given me great advice to help me to start managing and healing from my issues. In a very short time I was able to feel comfortable opening up to her about things I don't normally open up to anyone about. I believe others that are matched with her will definitely not be disappointed.

I've enjoyed our sessions together, Michelle is very personable and professional.

Really happy so far! In fact, the best counseling experience I’ve had in years!

I'm thankful to have the opportunity to work with Michelle. She is a great listener, and I've felt comfortable talking to her from the start. Michelle is knowledgable, compassionate, and professional. I really appreciate her.

I feel like Michelle listens to what I say and doesn’t judge me. She meets me where I am and gives me the hard truth when I need it, without risking hurting me. She’s very careful.

Michelle lesagonics has given me lots of tools to help deal with my anxiety and helped name my anxiety symptoms so that I can think of them in an abstract way and recognize them earlier. Because of this I can actually help myself shut the panic attack down early on before it gets bad. She is very supportive of even my small personal victories and doesnt let me minimize my accomplishments and encourages me to be proud of the steps I'm taking to be healthy.

Michelle has quickly become a reliable source to quickly tune in to areas of my struggles; and then distill the essence of the challenge. Her guidance and suggestions are insightful and I'm always given hands on tools for improvement.

Michelle is kind and nurturing and immediately made me feel comfortable. She is unassuming and really tries to get to understand what it is I need.

Michelle has been consistent in her support and understanding of any of my struggles and questions. She is a great listener and has helped offer me actionable steps to understanding myself better and setting goals.

Michelle Lesagonicz met me at the point of my need, when I was at the end of my rope and needed guidance. She was a neutral party and didn't choose sides between my husband and myself. I appreciated the fact that she pointed out some "flaws" in my behaviors and thinking patterns, and she gave me tips on how to be an advocate for myself without guilt. She encouraged me to form new habits, and to be patient. I chose a counselor such as Michelle because she is older and had practical advice. If I slip in the future, I will certainly request Michelle as my counselor.

Very compassionate and positive. Enjoyed my first session with her. She was very encouraging.

She has been very helpful and I have been feeling more motivated since I've started having sessions every week. I feel comfortable talking to her and like I will actually be able to improve myself. Would absolutely recommend.

She is very helpful and I feel very comfortable with talking to her. I feel okay to message her when I need help.

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