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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 that cover these topics.
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:
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Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)
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Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
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Individual Outpatient Therapy
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Colleges/Universities
I have training and experience in the following modalities, and implement each as appropriate in my work as a therapist:
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Mindfulness-based Interventions
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Person-Centered Approach
Our Services
Updated 2026
Currently accepting inquiries for workshops, speaking engagements, panels, and other events
Not currently accepting psychotherapy clients
Contact US
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