Michele Lescard , LCSW

Michele Lescard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She brings 15 years of experience helping adults cope with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family and relationship conflict, parenting concerns, mood disorders, stress, trauma and spiritual growth. Her work has also included supporting adults with special needs, including autism and intellectual disability, and addressing complex concerns like abuse, panic, paranoia and recovery from addictive behaviors.

Michele uses a warm, empathetic and goal-oriented style that centers each person as an active partner in therapy. She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods to help clients set practical goals, develop coping strategies and build emotional resilience. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines clinical training with a strengths-based approach to help people identify and expand their personal resources.

Trained with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Chapel Hill, Michele values an approach that attends to physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing together. She focuses on helping people discover inner strengths, assemble a toolbox of coping skills and move toward greater stability and self-understanding.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michele Lescard integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and respect, inviting clients to lead conversations while the therapist offers support and reflection to foster self-discovery and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to reframe thinking and change unhelpful habits. She also uses emotionally-focused therapy when relationships and attachment concerns are central, helping partners or family members recognize emotional patterns and foster stronger connection and understanding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michele collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains responsive and meaningful.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations.