Michelle Lassa, M.S., LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with honors and earned her Master of Science degree in Forensic Psychology from California State University – Los Angeles. Michelle has been providing mental health care since 2007. She has worked in jails, prisons, community programs, and inpatient facilities and has a variety of experience working with clients ages 7 – 85. Currently at BHC, Michelle is working with those ages 16 and up.
With a trauma-informed care approach, Michelle utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and person-centered approaches as her main treatment modalities. She is trained in suicide prevention, crisis negotiation, crisis intervention prevention, and verbal judo. She understands that everyone has different needs and therapy goals, therefore provides a tailored therapeutic approach for each client. Michelle enjoys working with older teens, couples, individuals and mothers with various concerns related to anxiety, depression, postpartum stressors, self-esteem issues, other life stressors, grief & loss, along with childhood and adult trauma. She provides a safe, confidential, judgement-free, and friendly space for clients to do their most vulnerable work and gain self-confidence to live their best lives.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and pets. She also loves to travel, garden, cook & bake, write, and spend time outdoors. She is a published author and is working on completing a children’s book.
Clients Michelle Works With
- Adolescents (ages 16+)
- Adults (18+)
- Couples
- Mothers
- individuals
Therapeutic Specialties
- Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Instability
- Trauma: Physical and Sexual Abuse/First Responder Trauma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Management and Recovery
- Criminal Justice Issues/High Risk Offenders
- Severe Mental Health Illnesses and Personality Disorders
- Suicide/Self-Harm Prevention
- Work/Life Balance of Stressors and Changing Events
- Self-Esteem/Confidence Issues
- Adolescent Behavior/Performance
- Relationship Communications
- Grief and Loss
