- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Solution-focused work
About Michael
Michael Kolpinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 19 years of clinical experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and related concerns.
Michael helps people who feel stuck after life changes and those who struggle with low self-esteem or mood swings. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, codependency, and communication problems. He lists hospice and end-of-life counseling among his focus areas as well.
In sessions he uses approaches that focus on how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. He commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered principles, along with Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques. He explains problems plainly and works with clients to try concrete changes in thinking and behavior.
Michael can use humor when it fits the situation to ease difficult conversations and build rapport. He describes adapting his approach to each person rather than following a single formula. That means sessions often mix short-term skills and longer conversations about patterns that keep causing pain.
People who are worried about mood, anxiety, impulsivity, or repeated relationship problems may find his practical, talk-based style useful. If someone wants to begin, they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship. It means the therapist follows the client's concerns and encourages self-directed problem solving, which can help with feelings of emptiness, shame, or relationship struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes short exercises and skills practice between sessions, useful for anxiety, depression, and impulsive patterns.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. These techniques can be helpful for stress, panic, and managing mood swings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try based on goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust over time if something is not helping.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as current session options are listed on the platform. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time, while still focusing on practical skills and conversations that address mood, anxiety, and life-direction concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, low self-esteem, and related issues such as attachment, codependency, grief, and hoarding.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck after a life change?
He uses practical, talk-based methods that look at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches skills to reduce distress and improve coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 19 years of clinical work experience in counseling settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.