- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania, Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Michael
Michael Brown is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and relationship struggles. He brings a calm presence and practical focus to sessions so parents can talk through immediate problems and make small, steady changes.
He uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based methods to help clients notice patterns, change unhelpful thoughts, and act on values that matter. He also draws on emotion-focused ideas to improve how people understand and express feelings during tense moments.
Background and approach
Michael has seven years of clinical experience and holds the credentials LMHC and LPC. He practices in Pennsylvania and works with adults on issues such as grief, career strain, compassion fatigue, and attention-related concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients for remote work.
In a session he listens first, then offers exercises and short practices you can try between meetings. That might include grounding skills, values-based experiments, or new ways to talk about sensitive topics with a partner or co-parent. The aim is practical change rather than long lectures.
Clients who reach out can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth style. Michael emphasizes empathy, curiosity, and steady problem-solving so people can reduce overwhelm, repair important relationships, and regain a clearer sense of what matters to them.
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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Michael’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Online ACT work can include short exercises, values mapping, and simple behavioral experiments you practice between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical homework and skill drills; it suits problems like anxiety, low mood, and parenting stress that benefit from clear strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on naming and sharing emotions in ways that improve understanding and connection, which can help with intimacy issues and family communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit your situation. That plan can change over time as you try techniques and notice what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit daily life. Video is useful for deeper conversations and emotion work, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and messaging lets you send notes or exercises between meetings. These options make it easier to attend sessions around parenting schedules, work breaks, or travel plans.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and work-related burnout among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining practical exercises with listening and reflection to help clients make small, steady changes.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has seven years of clinical experience and brings a range of vocational and life experience to his work with adults.
What licenses and where does he practice?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is based in Pennsylvania.
In which language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted for remote sessions.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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