- Stress and anxiety
- Goal-focused coaching
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Michael
Michael (Mike) Dyson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with more than 20 years of experience. He has worked in a range of settings, including faith-based communities, and combines therapy with coaching to help people move forward. He often supports men who are focused on wellbeing and practical change. Mike aims to make the first step easier and recognizes how hard it can feel to start.
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He also offers coaching-style support for motivation, confidence, and career or executive goals. Sessions tend to focus on real-world steps people can try between meetings, not only on talking about feelings.
Mike uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to shape practical sessions. That means conversations about values, small behavior changes, and noticing thought patterns. He works with clients to set clear goals and tracks progress in ways that fit daily life.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns including compassion fatigue, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, money stress, and work strain. He also helps those wrestling with emptiness, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions he aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly. His style blends coaching energy with therapeutic listening so clients can try new habits and measure results.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose and adjust methods based on the client's goals, needs, and preferences. Over time he and the client review what helps and pivot when needed, so sessions stay focused and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and easing scheduling between work or family commitments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or let someone skip a commute on a busy day. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice skills, set real-world tasks, and follow progress without requiring an in-person visit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, loneliness, workplace issues, and money stress.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions blend coaching and therapy with practical steps to try between meetings. Conversations are goal oriented and often focus on changing unhelpful behaviors and building skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings over 20 years of professional experience working in different settings, including work with faith-based communities and executive coaching roles.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated as LPC, practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.