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Michael Leffingwell

Compassionate counselor guiding practical growth

LPC Texas

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Leffingwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who draws on 13 years of clinical experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and challenges with self-esteem.

Background and approach

He emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance, shaping conversations and treatment plans around each client's distinct needs and circumstances. Michael frames therapy as a collaborative process where taking the first step toward change is acknowledged as an act of courage.

His work spans practical coping strategies and deeper exploration of life changes, motivation, and confidence. He also attends to issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, substance-related difficulties, eating and food-related problems, and family-of-origin dynamics.

Using a flexible approach, Michael adapts interventions to fit what a client brings to sessions and to the goals they want to pursue. Clients can expect a calm, attentive therapist who prioritizes clarity and individualized planning.

He supports progress through tailored dialogue and evidence-informed methods, helping people move toward more fulfilling and sustainable ways of living and relating.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early bonds to help people understand and change how they connect with others, which can be useful for issues like abandonment or attachment concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to determine which methods best match a client's goals, preferences, and needs. Together they review what’s working, adjust strategies over time, and select tools that fit the individual’s situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats to see what feels most helpful, and integrate therapy into everyday life with fewer logistical barriers.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Michael works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with additional focus areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, substance concerns, and family problems.
What therapeutic style does he use in sessions?
He blends approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, client-centered techniques, Solution-Focused work, and Somatic therapy to match the needs of each person.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 13 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and clinical presentations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license TX LPC 67057 and practices in Texas.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English