- Communication skills
- Practical coping tools
- Focus on relationships
About Michael
Michael Mudgett, LPC, helps men and other adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life transitions. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Sessions emphasize improving communication, handling grief, and coping with things like sleep or eating struggles.
He brings 18 years of counseling experience in Michigan to his work and draws on several therapy approaches to meet each person's needs. Michael emphasizes listening skills and clearer communication so people can reconnect where relationships feel stuck. He often helps clients untangle patterns that affect work, friendships, and intimate relationships.
Michael describes his style as warm and interactive. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring the plan to what each person needs. That means practical tools, homework when it helps, and direct conversations about how habits and thoughts shape feelings.
He has a particular interest in anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, and grief. Michael also supports people facing issues tied to body image, attachment, guilt and shame, infidelity, and isolation. He incorporates spiritual mindfulness for clients who want that perspective while keeping sessions focused on achievable changes.
Clients who choose him typically want straightforward guidance, help improving communication, and clear strategies for coping with life’s setbacks. To begin, people are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule sessions.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It tends to be practical and skill-based for issues like stress, sleep, and mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, looks at emotions under the surface and helps people shift how they connect with important others when relationship pain is present.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each client to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape which tools and exercises are used during sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue regular work on skills and homework between meetings, which many people find helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, and self-esteem issues among many other concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is described as warm and interactive, with an emphasis on listening, compassion, and practical skills for daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of counseling experience working with adults and couples in Michigan.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.