Amazing and has transformed my life
Michelle Lesesne-De Santis, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Michelle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Michelle. View 9 reviews
- Great news, Michelle is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
Michelle has been patient, kind, understanding, helpful, and encouraging. I am all over the place and many times late, unresponsive, forgetful, and many other things. She has been the one person in my life who hasn't made me feel guilty of any of those and has brought me peace about this process.
More about Michelle
- 24 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am licensed in Florida with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, coping with life changes, & executive and professional coaching. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Specialties
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Body image
Cancer
Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Forgiveness
Midlife crisis
Self-love
Traumatic Brain Injury
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Michelle Lesesne-De Santis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922217603.
- LCSW · Florida · SW7550 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a 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.
Reviews for Michelle Lesesne-De Santis
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Amazing and has transformed my life
Michelle has been patient, kind, understanding, helpful, and encouraging. I am all over the place and many times late, unresponsive, forgetful, and many other things. She has been the one person in my life who hasn't made me feel guilty of any of those and has brought me peace about this process.
I’m very happy that I was matched with Michelle. I feel she understands me from the few times we have met. I look forward to working with her this new year, and learn to love myself.
Michelle has helped me a lot.
This has been an amazing experience so far. I have so much respect and confidence in Michelle and look forward to everything we will accomplish throughout my therapy journey!
Michelle is very warm and caring , feels like your talking to a friend .
I'm only a few sessions in with Michelle and I am already seeing huge progress. It was an instant connection and knew she was the perfect therapist for me! She's extremely knowledgable in the areas I'm struggling in and is such a sweet, kind and real person. Very excited for what is yet to come! Better help matched us up perfectly
So lovely! Really appreciate her and her outlook on life. She is amazing. Thank you I truly felt heard!
Michelle is fantastic and I’m so excited that she is my therapist ☺️☺️☺️☺️
Frequently asked questions
Does Michelle Lesesne-De Santis offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Michelle Lesesne-De Santis works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Michelle Lesesne-De Santis speak?
Michelle Lesesne-De Santis speaks English.
How many years of experience does Michelle Lesesne-De Santis have?
Michelle Lesesne-De Santis has 24 years of experience.
Where is Michelle Lesesne-De Santis licensed to practice?
Michelle Lesesne-De Santis is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Michelle Lesesne-De Santis accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Michelle Lesesne-De Santis does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Michelle Lesesne-De Santis offer?
Michelle Lesesne-De Santis offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Michelle Lesesne-De Santis?
Michelle Lesesne-De Santis can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Michelle Lesesne-De Santis?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.