About Michael Lenok
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Dialectical (DBT)
Gestalt
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Michael Lenok
Hi, I’m Michael Lenok, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a passion for helping people rebuild their lives through honest conversation, meaningful action, and compassionate support. I specialize in working with young adults and individuals struggling with addiction and substance use, but I also have extensive experience working with adults of all ages facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in existential therapy and reality therapy—two frameworks that emphasize personal responsibility, finding purpose, and making choices aligned with your values. I also integrate tools from other evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing when appropriate. My goal is to tailor the work to you, not the other way around. No two clients are the same, and I believe therapy should reflect that.
What sets my practice apart is that I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to the work. I’m in long-term recovery from opiate addiction, so I understand the nuances of addiction, relapse, shame, and growth—not just from textbooks, but from real life. I know how hard it is to ask for help. I know how lonely and overwhelming recovery can feel. But I also know what it’s like to come out on the other side—and I want to help you do the same.
Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time, returning after a setback, or simply looking for more meaning and direction in your life, I’m here to meet you where you are. Therapy with me is real, nonjudgmental, and action-oriented. My job isn’t to “fix” you—it’s to support you in becoming the version of yourself you’ve been fighting for all along.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Starting therapy can feel intimidating—especially if you’ve been through a lot or don’t know what to expect. If you choose to work with me, the first thing you should know is that I keep it real. I’m not the type of therapist who just nods and asks, “how does that make you feel?” I believe in honest, direct, and compassionate conversations that lead to insight, growth, and change.
My style is conversational, grounded, and collaborative. You won’t be handed a cookie-cutter treatment plan or expected to fit into a rigid framework. Instead, we’ll work together to figure out what matters to you, what’s getting in the way, and how to move forward in a way that feels real and sustainable. I’ll challenge you when it’s helpful, sit with you when it’s hard, and support you as you take meaningful steps toward the life you want.
Therapy with me often includes building insight, unpacking patterns, developing new coping tools, and reconnecting with a sense of purpose. I don’t just focus on reducing symptoms—I focus on helping you create a life that feels fulfilling and worth showing up for.
I work especially well with clients who appreciate authenticity and are ready to do the work, even if they’re not quite sure what that looks like yet. If you’ve struggled with addiction, felt stuck in your mental health journey, or just want a space where you can be yourself without judgment, you’ll likely feel at home in my practice.
Every client is different, and I honor that. I’ll meet you where you are, help you define what growth looks like for you, and walk alongside you as you get there—on your terms, in your time.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My process is rooted in meeting you where you are and working collaboratively to figure out where you want to go. In our first few sessions, I take time to really understand your story—what’s brought you here, what you’ve tried before, and what you’re hoping to get out of therapy. This isn’t about rushing into solutions; it’s about building trust, finding clarity, and laying the foundation for meaningful work.
A typical session with me is conversational, open, and focused. I don’t follow a rigid script or force a certain model onto you. Instead, I tailor the session to your needs that day—sometimes that means exploring deeper patterns or beliefs that are keeping you stuck, and other times it means walking through a real-life situation you’re trying to handle better. We’ll work together to build insight, develop tools, and take action in ways that feel grounded and manageable.
My process is especially effective for people navigating addiction, relapse, or big life transitions, but it’s also flexible enough to support anyone who wants to better understand themselves and take ownership of their path. I balance clinical structure with real-life experience, so sessions often feel like a mix of therapeutic conversation and practical coaching—with room for honesty, emotion, and even humor when it fits.
Over time, we’ll track your progress, adjust the approach as needed, and make sure therapy stays aligned with your evolving goals. You won’t be doing this alone—I’ll be right there with you, helping you navigate the process, challenge old patterns, and move forward with purpose.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Master's in Addiction Counseling
NPI number
1497342596
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What practice does Michael Lenok work with?
Michael Lenok works with Headway.
What are common reasons for patients to see Michael Lenok?
Michael Lenok frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Michael Lenok on their profile.
What languages does Michael Lenok speak?
Michael Lenok speaks English.