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Michael Wilson

Calm practical therapy for life transitions

LPCC Kentucky

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Wilson blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and life transitions. As an LPCC licensed in Kentucky, he draws on 24 years of clinical experience to tailor practical strategies that address mood, self-esteem, and coping skills.

Background and approach

Michael emphasizes evidence-informed tools while keeping sessions focused on each person’s priorities. He fosters an accepting atmosphere where clients can explore difficult feelings related to abandonment, attachment, chronic illness, caregiving stress, codependency, and communication or commitment struggles.

In addition to core concerns like depression and anxiety, his work includes support around adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and alternative sexuality topics such as BDSM and kink culture. Michael also integrates mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing when useful to build resilience and clarify values.

Therapy with him often combines short-term problem-solving with longer-term skill building, depending on client goals. He offers a mix of formats to fit different needs, and encourages people to take the first steps toward change at a pace that feels manageable.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Michael draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship to help people explore values and build self-understanding. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are introduced to teach emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can aid in intense emotional or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as needs shift. Clients are encouraged to provide feedback so therapy remains aligned with what they find most helpful.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow people to engage in skills practice, discuss homework, and receive support from locations that suit them, while scheduling can be adapted to busy lives and changing commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like abandonment, attachment, and communication problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach blends client-centered care with evidence-informed methods such as CBT and DBT, aiming for practical skills along with empathetic listening.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 24 years of professional experience to his work with clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky with licence number KY LPCC 103373.
Does he provide services in multiple languages or internationally?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English