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Michael Sanchez

Compassionate therapist blending practical skills and insight

LMFT Florida

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Michael

Michael Sanchez is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Florida with eight years of experience in diverse mental health settings.

Background and approach

He works with people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression, drawing on a background that includes residential care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs for both mental health and substance use. This practical experience informs his work with complex or high-intensity challenges.

His style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Michael integrates several therapeutic approaches to help clients build motivation, confidence, and coping skills; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a notable part of his toolkit.

He also uses attachment-focused and client-centered ideas alongside motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to address patterns, communication difficulties, and life purpose concerns. Clients can expect a collaborative process that adapts over time as goals evolve.

Michael supports work on issues such as codependency, impulsivity, isolation, family problems, and addiction-related struggles, aiming to help individuals move toward clearer priorities and more sustainable coping strategies.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Michael frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, and addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy is another element of his practice, focusing on understanding how early relationship patterns influence current interactions and emotional responses. These approaches together can clarify patterns and offer concrete tools for change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting methods as work progresses so treatment remains relevant and grounded in the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from different locations while working with a licensed professional. The varied options allow clients to choose how they communicate and engage between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and depression, and also works with related issues such as attachment, codependency, and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
His work is respectful and compassionate, combining client-centered listening with practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing to shape individualized plans.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has eight years of experience across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings, giving him familiarity with high-intensity and complex clinical presentations.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential FL LMFT MT3441 and practices in Florida.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English