- ACT informed
- CBT focused
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Michael White is an MA, LICSW practicing in Rhode Island with 10 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and questions about life purpose and career. He also supports people dealing with mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder, and issues like guilt, control, and communication problems.
He frames work as a team effort where the client sets the goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Michael uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns and try small, testable changes between meetings.
His background includes clinical work in inpatient psychiatric units and individual counseling with high school students. That range informs how he balances immediate coping strategies with longer-term planning. He pays attention to how stress and caregiver roles affect daily functioning and decision making.
In a typical session he helps people clarify values and priorities, break down confusing choices, and rehearse communication tactics. He may use acceptance and commitment ideas to address painful feelings without getting stuck in them. Motivational interviewing can be part of conversations about change for addictions or health behaviors.
People looking for help with career shifts, questions of life purpose, or recovery from loss will find focused, skills-based sessions. He offers work that centers on what a person wants to change and what small steps might move them forward. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How Michael uses evidence-based approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn to accept difficult feelings while still taking action. It can be useful for grief, depression, anxiety, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing practical alternatives, which is helpful for anxiety, mood issues, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method to resolve mixed feelings about change and can support work on addictions, health behaviors, and goal-directed steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael treats this as a collaborative process where the client’s goals, preferences, and daily life guide which methods are emphasized. He will discuss options and try strategies together to see what fits and what produces useful movement toward the client’s goals.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice new communication skills in conversations they might be having day to day. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and homework to match how someone wants to use online sessions in their life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and life purpose questions among other issues.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to identify patterns and try small, practical changes between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He has 10 years of experience, including work on inpatient psychiatric units and individual counseling with high school students.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Rhode Island.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.