Michal Lucas

Michal Lucas

MA, PLCP-MHSP

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  • About Michal Lucas

    Experience: I started out working in community mental health while earning my undergrad degree. Then an opportunity opened up at Open Minds where I was lucky enough to help establish the TMS treatment program while I earned my master's in counseling! As I work towards licensure, I am beyond grateful to say my longterm plan is to continue working at Open Minds!

    What to Expect/Approach: My approach is person centered. Entering the therapy room for the first time can feel scary (to say the least). My desire is to help you feel comfortable and know you are safe in this space. I want to meet you exactly where you are at the moment you step in my office because, only then, can we determine what steps you need to take to create the life you dream of.

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  • Degrees / Certifications / Trainings

    • Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Liberty University
    • Bachelor of Science (BS) – Psychology – King University

  • Specialization(s)

    Anxiety, Depression, Treatment-Resistant Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Disorders, Self-Harming, Stress, Suicidal Ideations

  • What do you hope clients take away from working with you?

    YOU are the author of your life. YOU get to decide what it looks like, and you are worthy and capable, exactly as you are, of creating that life you envision.

  • What do you love most about working with your clients?

    Taking care of our mental health can sometimes be one of the hardest things we do, so having the honor of witnessing those moments of victory in my client's lives when they begin to take back their lives, or sometimes even begin to realize for the first time they get to build the life THEY want to live.

  • What's your go-to form of self-care?

    Spending time with my son, my partner, my dog (Marley). Music, sports, being outdoors, and getting creative!

  • What drew you to the field of mental health?

    My own story of overcoming childhood trauma and its aftereffects. Knowing healing is possible with the right people in your corner.

  • What populations do you specialize in?

    Adults, teens, and children.

  • What therapeutic modalities do you use?

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    • Polyvagal Theory
    • Brainspotting

  • What's a small thing that brings you joy?

    Candles that smell good, quality time with those I love (including Marley), a cozy blanket, and a fire (i.e. fireplace/fire pit).

  • What's one thing you wish everyone knew about mental health?

    "Normal" doesn't exist. And if it did, we each get to define what that means for us!

  • What People Say

      
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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     Ali Apples 
     
    31 days ago
     
     
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    +4
    I have been in therapy in some form or another a lot through my 44 years of life. This place is different. I know, I know! You've heard that before, but I PROMISE, this place IS different. You can feel it walking through the doors. They actually care! They don't push ANYTHING on you. They offer you a specialized treatment plan and ask your opinions and thoughts every step of the way. I have been going for about a year now, and it's completely changed my life!
They've never attempted to just push one form of therapy over another. If I think a certain therapy will help more than another, they have listened and let me go at my pace. I love that! 💜 I hate places that only push medicines without any other form of real therapy. I am learning a lot through DBT and ACT, and before this place, I'd never even heard of those things—and THAT is a miscarriage of justice! Lol, I should have been offered these sorts of things at other places at a way younger age.
If you need any sort of psychiatric help, no matter how small or large, this place is equipped to help you! Their therapists and psychiatrists are ALL amazing, and I'm so thankful I found them when I did! Please give them a chance if you need any sort of help. 😁

*A very special shout out to Jessa and Maddie for being stand in "BFF's" during Spravato, listening to my dumb stories!! Lol, As well as Michal and Dr. Maggie!! They are my "dream team" for mental health.
I can't forget the front desk folks always smiling and being so welcoming!! Everyone in this place is amazing!! These are just the folks I'm with a lot of my time* 💜
      
     
     
     
     
     
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     Sheila Grizzle 
     
    69 days ago
     
     
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    Michal is very knowledgeable and caring.
      
     
     
     
     
     
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     Randall Gilmore 
     
    117 days ago
     
     
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    She listens, remembers previous conversations very well, and has an innate ability to connect. Understanding and compassionate, a session with her is cathartic. I highly recommend her service!

On the day that a serious decision had to be made, Michal helped me navigate, process, and prepare for the difficult moment. The way she listened and the words she offered were instrumental in how I was able to handle what transpired.
      
     
     
     
     
     
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     Randall Gilmore 
     
    161 days ago
     
     
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    She has an uncanny ability to set you at ease. Unassuming yet confident and composed, Michal has an engaging manner that is refreshing. I highly recommend her services!

I look forward to each session. Self-care is important and her skills are simply outstanding, causing me to think about our conversations long after we meet.

She's adept at asking the right questions. Intuitive and insightful, her care helps me get to a better place.

At my last session, I glanced at the clock, thinking we had 30 more minutes, but in fact, the session had expired! The ability to connect and engage in a fashion that makes you want more time is an incredible skill..

Incredible memory-she recalls previous conversations easily and is able to connect those talks with my current thoughts!
      
     
     
     
     
     
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     TN tytyvine 
     
    365 days ago
     
     
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    Very welcoming and caring environment.  Michal is extremely easy to talk to without feeling judged or like your experiences are without value. I very much recommend someone wishing to improve their overall outlook and work through things they are struggling with resolving on their own to try working with Michal.
      
     
     
     
     
     
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     Jennifer Ledford 
     
    399 days ago
     
     
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    I always have a pleasant experience when I have a visit with Michal Lucas. She's awesome, she is very down to earth. Very kind, very knowledgeable, she gives great advice. And she never judges. Just listens and tries to solve the problem. She's un like any other counselor that I've had I appreciate her input. I would definitely recommend talking to her if you have any kind of emotional issues you need to deal with.
      
     
     
     
     
     
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     beverly gillenwater 
     
    419 days ago
     
     
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    Michal is very caring and professional. She makes you feel safe to open up. No judgement.