Michael Rhine

Calm, practical guidance for life’s challenges

LMHC Washington

Experience: 27 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Michael

Michael Rhine is a Washington-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, and major life changes. He emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and prefers collaborative work that centers each person's values and goals.

Background and approach

His background includes extensive training with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and addictions, and he draws on a range of therapeutic tools to tailor care to individual needs. Rhine blends cognitive-behavioral methods with acceptance-oriented and humanistic influences, creating an interactive and compassionate therapeutic environment.

He aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and instead focuses on practical skills, emotional processing, and rebuilding a sense of purpose and resilience. Clients can expect a warm, attentive presence as they explore issues like depression, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, workplace stress, and post-traumatic stress.

Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences, and treatment plans are developed collaboratively to reflect what matters most to each client.

Online approaches that focus on skills and values

CBT emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it often includes practical exercises and skill-building that can help with anxiety, depression, workplace problems, and phobias. ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, supports people in clarifying values, accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, and committing to meaningful action that reduces avoidance and increases life direction. Client-centered therapy centers the client's experience, offering empathic listening and collaboration to help people feel heard and to foster self-directed growth and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life situation, and adjustments are made over time to find the best fit. This helps ensure therapy stays relevant and responsive to changing needs.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to access regular therapeutic work from home or on the go, support consistent practice of skills between sessions, and allow people to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Michael Rhine works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and relationship challenges, depression, career and workplace problems, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style and approaches are used?

The practice combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment principles and client-centered, trauma-informed methods to offer practical skills alongside emotional processing.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Rhine has 27 years of experience working as a counselor across many presenting concerns and populations.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they licensed?

The therapist is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential WA LMHC LH00004980 and practices in Washington.

Is therapy available in other languages or to international clients?

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

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseParenting issuesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposePhobias Post-traumatic stressWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English