Hi! My name is Mike. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Oklahoma and have been providing therapy since 2015, when I began the licensing process. I also have an additional 5 years of experience in community mental health as a behavioral health case manager. I come from a background that consists of working for individuals that are experiencing and processing various mental health conditions in both inpatient and outpatient therapy settings.
I have experience in helping people improving the use of coping skills, reducing family conflict, processing trauma and abuse, improving motivation and self esteem, building strengths, and improving confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I also take confidentiality very seriously as I want this to be a safe place for you to discuss whatever you are needing to.
I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I want this to work for you and am flexible with my approach in order to meet your needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I would like the opportunity to work with you and to achieve your treatment goals!
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety LGBTQ+ related issues Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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I’m so grateful I found Michael Lenker. Our sessions feel less like talking to a therapist and more like talking to a new friend. Like someone who genuinely wants to understand what I’m going through.
Everything I share is met with real interest, never judgment or pity. I feel comfortable being honest and completely myself, and that has made a difference in just a few sessions. I am looking forward to continuing this work and seeing where it takes me.
I would absolutely recommend Michael to anyone looking for a therapist who makes you feel heard, respected, and understood.
Written on Oct 29, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I have only been seeing Michael for a few visits and he's been fantastic. I feel that im finally on my way to understanding myself better!
Written on Oct 10, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Easy to talk to. Seems empathetic and to genuinely care about patients.
Written on Oct 08, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I felt heard and seen, Thankyou !
Written on Oct 01, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I feel heard and understood and supported. Love how he is relatable
Written on Sep 08, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michael is Fantastic. He has helped me navigate some very difficult times and I greatly appreciate his support and guidance .
Written on Jul 25, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I’ve only done.. two sessions? Anyway Michael seems like a great guy, and I really look forward to working with him, gaining a better under of my goals and how to achieve them.
Written on Jul 09, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Awesome thanks
Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I am very thankful for the timely, compassionate and clear support I receive from Michael. He is quick to respond and has wisdom to reach out as well as provide space for contemplation.
Written on May 04, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
He's extremely understanding and knowledgeable. He's really good at offering advice and getting you to see thing in a new perspective. He's the best at listening and making you feel like your voice is actually being heard. He's really helped me reflect and improve. He's always encouraging for you to improve that you can! A true 10 out of 10!
Written on Apr 18, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michael is my rock. He has helped me so much! I am so thankful for this app! Still a long way to go but wouldn’t want to go on this trip with any other.
Written on Feb 15, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
took a little while to find a therapist like Michael! He’s engaged and knowledgeable. He’s quick to answer any panic messages I sent and his advice is always well taken. Feeling very thankful to have found him and going into our 3rd session!
Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
Mr lender has done a great job. He is very approved professional.
Written on Oct 07, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michael is amazing!
Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Best therapist I've had yet. He is he first one I've encountered who genuinely listens without acting like they're teaching a class or judging you. They are extremely professional, sensitive and considerate.
Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I haven't been with Michael for very long, but he is the most understanding and caring therapist I've worked with! he's able to empathize very easily and makes sure that you know you aren't going to be judged at all for anything. he understands what you're going through on a much deeper level than I've seen most therapists in the past, and treats you like a human being and nothing less. he's punctual and on time for appointments, and always lets you know in advance if he needs to reschedule. I cannot recommend him enough!
Written on Jul 17, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Felt listened to, supported, and respected. And that’s what I was looking for. Excellent.
Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Absolutely adore Michael Lenker! He’s my first therapist and so far he’s been so understanding and supportive! I’m loving therapy so far!
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compas
I've had therapy before which didn't really work for me, but Michael really makes me feel safe and relaxed. We joke about a lot of things, I can just rant and make almost no sense at all but he always gets it.
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 1 year
Mike is that therapist that will be whatever you need them to be.
Anytime you need.
He is such a safe space to have.
He is present.
He is flexible.
If you need to talk, he will listen.
If you need answers, he will help you ask the right and relevant questions to you.
If you need guidance, he will help you through it.
I will never forget how he was there for me throughout the hardest times, without any hesitation.
At no given time I felt pushed, judged, or rushed.
At no point I was somewhere I wasn’t ready to be at.
My recommendation is a loud and clear YES.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Very good counselor
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Easy to talk to and a great listener I've never gone through therapy before and he was able to make it a great experience
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks
He is great. Kind, thoughtful, and understanding. A great listener and intuitively can help help explore and uncover hidden feelings and motivations that drive my experience. Plus he offers super helpful insights on how to reframe and understand my experience. A great therapist.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Michael has been nothing short of amazing. He is so relatable and easy to talk to.
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I love Michael. On day one, he listened to what I wanted and what I felt I needed from therapy and he gives me exactly that. He offers me a safe space where I can let myself feel my emotions, vent, process, digest, and heal. For that I am eternally grateful.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
Michael is the most welcoming therapist I have ever worked with. Not only is he incredibly relatable, but he truly listens, validates, and works with you (within the session and outside of session). I couldn’t have been matched with a better therapist to continue my therapy journey.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fati
Mike is amazing. I highly recommend him. I've been seeing him for help with trauma, PTSD, and an eating disorder. He is helping me so much. Within the first week I could feel that my confidence and self esteem has improved. His approach is just one of the best things I've ever had. He really cares about people. He really cares about his clients. He's been supporting me with cancer and he has been such a source of comfort and strength. While things have been uncertain and dark at times I do feel optimistic about the future. I'm incredibly blessed to have him as my counsellor. He has a heart of gold. I could not be more thankful and highly recommend him.
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
A+++
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Michael, is always available and makes my week feel a lot better!
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties
Michael is very patient and is sure to check up on others. He also respects time and gives space. I am glad to have met Michael.
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Love Michael
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
He’s helped me faster and more than any in person therapist and is more reliable and caring than any I’ve been with before
Written on Sep 02, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
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