About Michael
Rev. Michael Abell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. He brings 11 years of counseling experience and a long background in pastoral ministry to his work.
He speaks English and uses straightforward, practical guidance to help people manage hard moments. Michael aims to make sessions clear and focused. He helps people talk through stress, anxiety, relationship strains, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
His approach combines respect for each person's experience with tools that can be used between sessions.
How Michael works
He trained further with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, which shaped how he thinks about relationships and family issues. Michael emphasizes strengths and practical steps rather than jargon. He uses methods that encourage people to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns while also attending to emotions in close relationships.
In sessions he acts as a supporter and teammate, helping clients set tangible goals and plan small steps toward them. He works with issues such as blended family concerns, fatherhood questions, family-of-origin problems, forgiveness, and young adult transitions. Conversations are collaborative and solution-minded.
Michael offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect people and schedule appointments based on availability.
Michael lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on what the client already knows about themselves. The therapist offers empathy and support while helping people find their own solutions for stress, relationship struggles, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and then test and change them through practical exercises. It is often used for anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, and for managing addictive patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods together and adjust as needed. Clients help shape the plan and pick techniques that match their situation.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper emotional focus helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging work for shorter check-ins, brief coping tools, or when fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep regular sessions and try strategies consistently between meetings.
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