Prof. Michael Feldler, LMHC

Prof. Michael Feldler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 38 years of practice. He works with people who are stressed, anxious, dealing with addiction, or navigating relationship and intimacy concerns. He also helps those facing grief, trauma, mood struggles, or challenges with self-esteem and identity.

He uses plain conversation to find what matters to each person and what gets in the way. Sessions focus on listening, noticing motivation, and identifying practical next steps. Prof. Feldler draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s situation rather than a single fixed method.

Across his career he has worked in many settings and taught students at both undergraduate and graduate levels for over a decade. That teaching and supervision work informs how he explains things and guides change in clear, usable terms.

In sessions he pays attention to both the obvious problem and the deeper patterns beneath it. He helps people trace the roots of issues like codependency, attachment struggles, or difficulty coping with life changes. The emphasis is on small, steady steps that reduce isolation and increase a sense of agency.

People can expect a straightforward, respectful approach that balances empathy with practical tools. Prof. Feldler aims to create a consistent working relationship where clients can try new ways of thinking and acting. If jealousy or related relationship concerns are part of the picture, he includes those in the work as it arises.

How these approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and then act toward what matters. It can help with anxiety, stress, and sticking to meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing new ways of responding; it suits problems like depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current trust and closeness patterns and can be useful for intimacy and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what helps most.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to homework or guided exercises that fit into everyday routines, which can be helpful for building new habits between sessions.