About Michael
Michael Holmes is a licensed counselor in Kentucky who focuses on common but painful struggles. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and concerns about self-esteem. He keeps language simple and practical so parents and busy people can understand what to expect.
Michael believes clients know their own stories and brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach. Sessions aim to identify what is most pressing, build on existing strengths, and try manageable steps that fit day-to-day life.
How Michael works
He encourages small, steady changes rather than big, sudden leaps. Over five years of clinical work have shaped his steady, supportive style. He has helped people with issues related to abandonment, attachment challenges, body image, caregiver stress, and relationship communication.
He also has experience with dissociation, divorce and separation, and forgiveness work. Michael supports people navigating concerns connected to autism and Asperger syndrome, fatherhood issues, and family of origin dynamics. He also assists with control issues, commitment worries, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder related struggles.
The focus is on practical coping skills and clearer thinking about next steps. Starting therapy is framed as a process. Michael meets people where they are, listens without judgement, and works together to set realistic goals.
He aims for therapy to feel useful and relevant to daily life.
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.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LPCC, LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kentucky |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Practical approaches and online therapy options
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on usable skills and real-world change. One common approach emphasizes coping skills for anxiety and stress - learning breathing, grounding, and pacing techniques to reduce overwhelm and increase daily functioning. Another focus is on processing grief and trauma in manageable steps so memories and emotions become less disruptive and people can rebuild routine and connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts methods over time and checks in regularly to make sure the plan remains helpful and practical.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter, audio-only check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging help people keep momentum with brief updates, homework check-ins, or shorter conversations between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, or parenting routines.
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