Michael Fentress

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMHC, LPC Florida

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, LGBT, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Michael

Michael Fentress brings a decade of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor, holding LMHC and LPC credentials in Florida and Wisconsin.

Background and approach

He focuses on guiding people through complex emotional challenges including addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties, using a client-centered stance that honors each person's story and strengths. His practice emphasizes practical tools alongside empathetic support to help clients manage stress, navigate life transitions, and address intimacy-related and self-esteem concerns.

Fentress blends evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with attachment-focused and emotionally-focused techniques to tailor care to individual needs. He works with people confronting grief, career questions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and a range of relational or identity-related struggles.

Michael aims to create an affirming, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore purpose, heal from past wounds, and build resilience toward meaningful change.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another core approach, focusing on values-driven action and learning to sit with difficult feelings while pursuing meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and how early bonds influence current intimacy and relationship dynamics.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then recommend or combine methods that feel most helpful. This collaboration ensures therapy adapts over time as goals evolve and progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from different locations and schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency, access timely support during life transitions, and integrate therapeutic tools into day-to-day routines while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Michael works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, stress, career and self-esteem challenges, and conditions such as bipolar disorder and ADHD.

What is the therapeutic style and approach in sessions?

The approach combines client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques like CBT, ACT, attachment-based and emotionally-focused methods to balance practical skills building with deeper exploration of patterns and relationships.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Michael brings 10 years of clinical experience supporting clients through emotional, relational, and life transition challenges.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds LMHC and LPC credentials with license details FL LMHC MH19494 and WI LPC 6837-125, and is based in Florida.

Is work available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for online care?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different scheduling and communication needs.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida, Wisconsin

Languages

English