- Men's wellbeing focus
- Practical goal work
- Direct compassionate care
About Michael
Michael Keller is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three decades of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, goal-oriented work that addresses addictions, relationships, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, trauma, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coaching needs. He also lists a range of related issues such as caregiver stress, communication problems, codependency, and fatherhood concerns. Michael approaches his work with straightforward respect and compassion.
He prioritizes getting to the heart of a problem quickly and using clear, direct conversation. Sessions aim to identify what is most important to the client and establish concrete next steps to make daily life more manageable. His background in healthcare informs his attention to the psychological, social, biological, and spiritual parts of a person’s experience.
Michael uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy. In practice this means blending acceptance and action strategies, focusing on present experience, and helping people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He often sets short-term goals while keeping longer-term values and relationships in view.
Clients can expect a pragmatic style that balances direct problem solving with compassionate listening. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and tailors the conversation to each person’s needs. Michael encourages people to take the first step and acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage.
He works in Florida and communicates in English. His LMHC credential is noted as FL LMHC.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental meeting of the person where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then recommend strategies that fit. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which methods to emphasize and can adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing check-ins from different locations. It can also allow shorter or more frequent touchpoints when that better matches a schedule. Discussing your day-to-day routine will help shape session length and frequency so therapy fits into your life without creating extra burden.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem, career strain, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar concerns, and coaching needs. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, codependency, fatherhood issues, and related life challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is practical and direct, combining respectful listening with focused problem solving. He aims to identify clear next steps and short-term goals while keeping longer-term values and relationships in view.
How much experience does he bring?
He brings 30 years of professional experience working in mental health and related care settings. That background informs a pragmatic approach to everyday problems.
What credentials and location are on file?
He is listed as an LMHC with the designation FL LMHC and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.