Michael Maddock, LMHC, LPC

Michael Maddock is a dual-licensed clinician who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, trauma, and related issues. He brings 15 years of experience and a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Michael communicates plainly and focuses on helping people make steady, usable changes. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Central Florida in 2011 and holds both LMHC and LPC credentials. His work has taken him through many clinical settings, giving him experience with a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, grief, eating and body image issues, ADHD, and caregiving stress. He also has experience with more specific areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, BDSM and kink topics, and dissociation. Michael describes his counseling style as client-centered and empowering. He draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, the Gottman Method for relationships, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. In practice he tailors what he uses to each person and focuses on clear, achievable goals. He has provided telehealth services for over five years and combines clinical work with a role as a Scientific Solutions Director, which keeps him current with assessment tools and evidence-informed options. Sessions aim to build a strong working relationship and practical skills for daily life. People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation, collaborative planning, and an emphasis on skills that fit their routine. He welcomes questions and supports people as they work toward gradual, lasting change.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the person’s lead to build understanding and direction. Online sessions using this approach emphasize clear communication, validating experiences, and shaping goals that matter to the client.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with more effective alternatives. In virtual sessions CBT often includes practical exercises and homework that fit into daily routines to address anxiety, depression, and stress.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values, and the choices people face. This approach can help when someone feels stuck, empty, or is coping with big life transitions by encouraging honest reflection and concrete steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things, checking how they feel, and adjusting strategies together over time.

Michael has provided telehealth services for several years, but the profile does not list all supported formats; confirm specific session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be harder to schedule. Different approaches adapt well to virtual work and the focus is on practical tools that carry over into everyday life.