About Michael
Michael (Mike) Dyson is a licensed professional counselor in Oklahoma with more than 20 years of experience. He has worked in different settings, including faith-based organizations, and helps people facing stress, anxiety, and major life changes. Mike also brings coaching skills to sessions to support motivation and confidence building.
People meet him to talk about burnout and compassion fatigue as well as challenges with self-esteem and feeling empty. He helps clients sort through workplace pressures, money concerns, and problems with communication.
How Michael works
Conversations often focus on practical steps that can be tried between sessions. Mike uses several structured methods to guide work on thinking patterns and values. He blends practical techniques with mindfulness so people can notice their thoughts and act on what matters to them.
Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when someone needs help finding internal reasons to change. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Mike works with each person to set clear, achievable steps and to track progress over time.
He frames setbacks as useful information rather than failure. Therapy also includes coaching-style conversations for clients pursuing career or personal growth. Those sessions highlight planning, accountability, and breaking large goals into manageable parts.
The overall focus is on helping people regain direction and build day-to-day coping skills.
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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.
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Oklahoma |
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Online support options
Online approaches that focus on values and skills
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take action that aligns with those values. It combines reflection about life priorities with small behavioral steps to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is useful for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and solving everyday problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, or a mix will be most useful.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for face-to-face conversations, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, and moments when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.
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