- Direct collaborative style
- Evidence-informed approaches
- Works with men's wellbeing
About Michael
Michael Maddock is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strains, and grief. He practices in Pennsylvania and works with adults facing life transitions, mood disorders, and intimacy or self-esteem concerns. Michael brings a direct, compassionate approach that aims to make sessions practical and understandable.
He favors a collaborative style that centers the client's goals and experience. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, such as small behavior changes, communication exercises, and ways to manage strong emotions. Michael draws on tools from cognitive behavioral work and client-centered listening to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Michael's background includes a master’s degree from the University of Central Florida and roles in clinical settings across the lifespan. He has provided assessments and therapeutic care for a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders and trauma-related issues. He also works in a research-adjacent role that keeps him current with psychiatric assessment tools.
People describe his style as practical and empowering, with an emphasis on building a strong working relationship. He helps clients set achievable goals and checks progress along the way. For anyone considering therapy for stress, anxiety, relationship problems, or emotional recovery after loss, Michael aims to create an understandable path forward.
He has offered telehealth for more than five years and accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
How Michael Uses Talk Work and Skill-Based Methods Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's own goals. The therapist offers reflective listening and helps clients name what matters most to them, which can be useful for relationship issues, self-esteem, or navigating life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Existential Therapy invites people to examine personal meaning, values, and choices. This approach can help when someone faces big life questions, grief, or transitions and wants to clarify what matters next.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael works collaboratively with each person to match methods to their needs and preferences. He will discuss options, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what helps the person make steady progress.
He has offered telehealth for over five years, which can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule or to continue work during life transitions. Please confirm the current session formats when you book so you know how appointments will be delivered.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, along with grief, self-esteem, anger, and a range of life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a compassionate, client-centered approach that focuses on practical steps and collaborative goal setting.
What kind of experience does he bring?
Michael has 15 years of clinical experience across many settings and has supported people with mood disorders and trauma concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
His biography notes experience offering telehealth for more than five years; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.