Lotus Counseling & Wellness

A Place of Solace

Michaela Praylor MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Psychotherapist, Educator, Speaker

Clinical Areas of Expertise

Below are our areas of expertise. Please feel free to reach out with any inquiries relevant to these areas. Michaela is open to various kinds of speaking engagements and workshops, including faith-centered events.

College Issues

Life & Development

Workplace Well-Being

Stress & Burnout

Anxiety

Depression

Relationship Issues

The Lotus Flower

For most of us, navigating life and all of its challenges is not an easy gig. We make mistakes, face adversities, and endure brokenness. The Lotus Flower symbolizes strength, resilience, purity, and creation. It moreover represents new beginnings. The Lotus Flower serves as a reminder that though we are struggling, healing is possible.

Founded by Michaela Praylor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC

About Us

Professional Philosophy

As a psychotherapist and educator, I have a passion for mental health wellness and feel honored to help people on their wellness journeys. I believe total wellness is achieved when all aspects of life are addressed. Physical, mental, and emotional health all go hand in hand, and in my work I address each area to ensure clients' needs are being met holistically.

As a therapist, I incorporate evidenced based interventions into my work. I value providing a safe, open, and nonjudgemental space for individuals to share what’s on their heart.

I am also the author of the Positive Practices Journal Series, a collection of wellness journals designed to help you explore and set boundaries, care for yourself with intention, and cultivate deeper insight into who you are and what you need.

The Guided Journal walks you through real psychoeducation on boundaries, gratitude, self-care, and reflection prompts. Written from a lens you can actually relate to.

The Daily Journal keeps you grounded with meaningful daily, weekly, and monthly prompts that make checking in with yourself a consistent practice. Both are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Educational Background

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (2020) from the University of Maryland, College Park.

I earned my Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2022) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Professional Qualifications

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA), licensed in the state of North Carolina. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I have worked in the following settings:

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Individual Outpatient Therapy
Colleges/Universities

I have training and experience in the following modalities, and implement each as appropriate in my work as a therapist:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Mindfulness-based Interventions
Person-Centered Approach

Services

Our Services
Updated 2026
Currently accepting inquiries for workshops, speaking engagements, panels, and other events
Not currently accepting psychotherapy clients

Psychotherapy

Individual Sessions: $140
Payment plans available

Workshops & Speaking Engagements (Accepting Inquiries)

Providing mental health support and psychoeducation is a true passion of mine. I am available to facilitate psychoeducational workshops, speak at conferences, serve as a keynote speaker, and provide my expertise at panel events and similar engagements. As a speaker and educator, I specialize in the following:

Boundary Setting
College concerns
Self-care and Wellness
Workplace Well-being
Stress and Burnout
Psychoeducation skills facilitation
Self-esteem and confidence

Speaker Fees Starting Prices:

In-state (NC): $1,000

Out of state: $2,500

Please contact us for a full price breakdown. Workshops and presentations can be tailored to the needs of your organization.

LCW has facilitated the following workshops and events:

Promoting Mental Health Wellness in Foster Youth for MD CASA Conference 2024- Presenter/Facilitator

Wellness Workshop- Self-care, Mindfulness, and Grounding (Eventbrite)- Lead Facilitator

Boundaries During the Holidays (Eventbrite)- Lead Facilitator

The Counseling Couch: A Tailored Talk on Becoming a Psychotherapist- Panel Speaker

Helping Skills 433 at University of Maryland (2025)- Guest Speaker

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