- Focused and goal oriented
- Experience driven
- Compassionate approach
About Michael
He focuses on addictions, relationships, self-esteem, career challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar issues, and coaching. He also helps people facing caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, and struggles with guilt or forgiveness. Jealousy is included among the relationship concerns he addresses.
Michael uses straightforward conversation to get to the heart of concerns. He draws on several approaches, including acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, Gottman ideas for relationship work, and mindfulness practice. Sessions aim to clarify goals and try small, manageable steps toward them.
He values respect, sensitivity, and compassion while keeping sessions focused. Michael looks at psychological, social, biological, and spiritual factors that affect well-being and adapts plans to each person's situation. His style leans toward practical problem solving rather than long, unfocused talk.
Starting therapy is often a hard step, and he acknowledges that courage. Prospective clients use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and behavioral patterns such as addiction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems down into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with mood, anxiety, and relationship habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead to build confidence and self-direction.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or after work. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is helpful or reduce the need to be on camera when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to an online setting while keeping sessions practical and goal focused.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar issues, and coaching. Additional areas include caregiver stress, codependency, divorce, and related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, problem solving, and short-term steps that fit each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor. That background informs a results-oriented and straightforward style.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida. The profile lists Florida as his location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.