- Client-Centered Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Michael
Michael Wilson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 31 years of clinical experience in Michigan. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues such as aging, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and questions about life purpose.
He uses a client-centered approach and draws from several evidence-based methods. Sessions tend to emphasize practical steps. He listens, reflects what he hears, and helps people set realistic goals they can try between visits.
His background includes work across rehabilitation and mental health settings. That variety shaped his approach to common and complex problems. He has helped both younger and older adults through transitions and ongoing struggles.
Michael prefers a collaborative style. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds plans around personal values and everyday routines. He avoids labeling someone solely by a diagnosis and focuses on what needs to change now.
In practice he uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered conversations. That mix aims to support decision making, reduce unhelpful patterns, and clarify what matters next.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and decisions about life direction. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflective conversation so the client can name priorities and make choices that fit their values.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and practical constraints with each person and chooses techniques together. That collaborative process helps decide whether to use ACT techniques, motivational interviewing prompts, or short solution-focused exercises during sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins during a break, and reduce travel time. They also let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when needed. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and homework to suit life demands rather than promising specific outcomes.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as chronic illness and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a client-centered style and practical techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to clarify goals and identify small steps forward.
What is his professional background?
He has 31 years of experience working in rehabilitation and mental health settings and has supported adults across a range of life transitions and long-term conditions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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