- Years in practice
- 41
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Michael
Dr. Michael Woulas is a licensed marriage and family therapist with four decades of clinical experience. He focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, anger, mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, and parenting concerns.
He speaks plainly and aims to help people find calmer ways to cope and respond to daily pressures. His approach blends psychological training with a background in osteopathic medical studies. That mix informs how he looks at symptoms that link mood, behavior, and physical health.
Background and approach
He has long experience treating depression, bipolar symptoms, and chronic pain related to behavioral health. Over a 41-year career he developed programs for law enforcement recruitment screening and created the first jail suicide prevention training program in his state. He has led seminars on domestic and social violence, and offered training in marital and family relations.
Those roles reflect practical, hands-on work outside the therapy room. Dr. Woulas has maintained a independent practice in Southwest Florida since 1985.
He has written about anger and bipolar disorder and co-authored a book on self-care and needs. His writing aims to make clinical ideas easier to understand for parents and community members. People seeking help for mood swings, parenting stress, or addictive behaviors will find a clinician used to long-term work and program development.
Sessions emphasize clear explanations, straightforward strategies, and collaboration on next steps.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
Approaches that address mood and parenting concerns online
Dr. Woulas uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on mood regulation and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes behavioral strategies to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful routines; it involves setting small goals, tracking patterns, and practicing new responses to stress. This can be helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, and addictive behaviors.He also uses approaches that address emotional volatility and anger by helping people identify triggers and build calmer reactions. Work in this area includes practicing specific skills for de-escalation, communication, and problem-solving to improve daily interactions and reduce conflict. These techniques often support people managing bipolar symptoms and intense mood swings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust strategies, and set practical steps to move forward.
Online therapy here includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when helpful. Phone sessions can fit a short break or lower bandwidth needs. Messaging and live chat are useful for quick check-ins, homework, or ongoing support between sessions. These options offer flexibility for busy parents and people with varied schedules.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar symptoms, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating issues, trauma and parenting concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
The work is practical and straightforward with clear explanations. He combines psychological perspectives and medical-informed thinking to help people manage symptoms and behavior.
How long has he worked in behavioral health?
He has 41 years of experience providing behavioral healthcare, including independent practice work and program development for organizations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida and living in Southwest Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients as part of his practice.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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