- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Michael
Michael Flatley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 24 years of experience in Florida. He focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, relationships, family tensions, and parenting concerns. He approaches sessions with respect for what each person already knows about their life and goals.
Clients meet someone who listens first and asks practical questions next. Michael uses plain language to map out small, manageable steps. He aims to help people reduce immediate distress and build lasting habits that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
His background includes work across emotional challenges such as grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. He also addresses eating and sleeping problems, career stress, and changes that come with aging. Michael draws on several well-known approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs.
In sessions he blends talk and skill-building. That can mean examining thoughts that fuel anxiety, practicing new ways to communicate, or trying brief mindfulness exercises to calm the body. He emphasizes collaboration so people leave with usable strategies they can try between meetings.
Michael is comfortable supporting clients dealing with compassion fatigue, caregiver strain, blended family dynamics, and complicated relationship issues like infidelity or separation. He speaks English and works with adults who want straightforward help navigating life’s transitions and relationship challenges.
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
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-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.
Approaches that guide online work and practical support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead, helping them feel understood while they decide what matters most. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to sort through parenting stress, relationship strain, or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple tools to shift unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and behavior changes that affect daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to shape sessions around their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made. This keeps the work practical and focused on what changes will matter most.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, homework support, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to use therapy in ways that fit daily life.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, depression, eating and sleeping issues, career stress, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Michael listens first and then works collaboratively to create practical steps. Sessions mix talk, brief skill-building, and short mindfulness exercises to address immediate problems.
What is his professional background?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship issues and has practiced in Florida during that time.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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