- Client-centered approach
- Goal focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Michael
Michael Wilson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing and commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, and life changes. His approach centers on listening, building practical goals, and working with each person as an individual rather than a label.
He uses a client-centered style that prioritizes the person's own priorities and strengths. Michael draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create a mix that fits each person. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on real-life steps that can make a difference.
Across 31 years in rehabilitation and mental health settings, he has supported people facing addiction, chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging concerns, intellectual disability, and issues like isolation or obsessional thinking. That broad background gives him experience with practical problems - from coping with chronic pain to navigating life after loss.
Michael treats clients in Michigan and conducts work in English. He aims to build a partnership where the client’s values guide decisions and small, achievable changes add up over time. He encourages people to be involved in setting goals and to bring their own expertise about their life into sessions.
To begin, he asks people to identify clear goals and then tries out strategies that fit daily life. Progress is tracked together, and plans are adjusted when needed to stay realistic and useful.
How his approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward them even when feelings are difficult. It focuses on building a meaningful life rather than on eliminating every symptom. Motivational Interviewing is a way of talking that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and increase their own motivation. It works well for addiction, career shifts, and making health-related changes. Client-Centered Therapy means sessions are guided by the person’s concerns and pace, with the therapist offering empathic listening and reflection to support insight and choice.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust as progress is made. The client’s experience and preferences help decide which combination of methods to use.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work between in-person visits and to apply strategies directly to everyday situations.
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Experience
31+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues, career worries, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging, and men's issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on what matters to the individual. He combines practical goal-setting with conversational work to find what helps day to day.
What is his background and experience?
He has 31 years of experience in rehabilitation and mental health settings, working with a wide range of life issues and health-related challenges.
Which credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.