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Michael Hutchinson

Skilled, values-based therapy with practical tools

LMHC Florida

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Hutchinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who blends a practical, evidence-informed approach with an emphasis on individual strengths.

Background and approach

He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside a constructivist sensibility to help clients examine patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, and to develop strategies that align with personal values and goals. With six years of licensed practice and mental health work dating back to 2012, he has treated people in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

His experience includes supporting those facing trauma, persistent or severe mental health concerns, relationship challenges, and a range of life transitions. He draws on a mix of therapies to address stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related concerns.

Hutch emphasizes collaboration and respects clients as experts on their own lives. Rather than prescribe solutions, he works with each person to build insight anchored in what matters to them, and he continues to pursue evidence-based techniques to broaden his clinical toolkit.

Therapeutic choices and online delivery

Michael Hutchinson integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. ACT encourages clients to clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action even when difficult feelings arise. Client-Centered principles guide his stance in sessions by prioritizing empathy, listening, and supporting clients as the experts on their experience.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with each client to explore which strategies fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts methods over time based on what proves most helpful. This partnership helps tailor interventions rather than applying a single method across the board.

Online therapy with him is offered through several formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which supports flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different ways of working, and access therapy from home or other convenient locations.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related matters such as panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
What therapeutic approaches does he use in sessions?
His practice draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy to tailor interventions to each client's needs.
How long has he practiced in mental health?
He has worked in the mental health field since 2012 and has been a licensed practitioner for six years.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The clinician is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with credential FL LMHC MH15723.
Can non-English speakers work with him?
Sessions are provided in English; he does not list additional languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for appointments?
He offers a variety of online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English