About Michael
Michael Bombka is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He focuses on respectful, compassionate care and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Michael encourages small steps that add up to clearer thinking and better daily functioning.
He follows a straightforward, collaborative style in sessions. Michael listens first, then helps people set practical goals.
How Michael works
He uses methods that fit the person rather than forcing a single technique. Sessions often include talking through current problems and learning specific skills to reduce distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy elements help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape how he builds trust and explores relationship patterns. For trauma and abuse, Michael may integrate gentle, focused approaches to reduce the impact of past events while keeping pace with what each person can handle. He explains options and invites questions so people know why particular steps are suggested.
People who come to Michael typically leave sessions with clear next steps and tools they can use between meetings. He aims for practical improvements in mood, confidence, and daily life. The work is paced to what feels manageable and useful for each person.
Michael lists 12 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
- Trauma and abuse
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. Online sessions let the therapist notice patterns in how people describe relationships and practice new ways of relating in conversation. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and supporting the person's own choices, which fits well with video or phone formats that emphasize direct dialogue and a respectful, nonjudgmental tone.Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk about different methods, explain how they might help, and adapt the plan based on goals and comfort. Clients can try a method and adjust it over time as they see what works best for them.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls provide face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick coping tools between sessions, and easier fitting of therapy into a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and practice skills between meetings.
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