About Michael
Michael Obrien is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio. He brings six years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He frames therapy as a partnership and offers steady support through hard moments.
He starts by listening to each person's story and noticing strengths. He sees clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them use what already works.
How Michael works
This approach keeps sessions practical and focused on real change. Michael helps people break overwhelming problems into smaller steps. He talks through coping skills, ways to reduce anxious thinking, and methods to rebuild confidence after difficult experiences.
Sessions move at a pace that feels manageable for the client. He encourages simple, workable goals people can try between sessions. Progress is tracked in clear, concrete ways so clients can see what’s different.
Michael emphasizes steady practice over quick fixes. People who choose him often want a direct, supportive guide. He offers a calm presence and practical tools instead of heavy theory.
Anyone looking for someone to help them work through stress, trauma, or low mood may find this approach useful.
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 | LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
How evidence-based methods fit into online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on concrete skills and clear goals. One common approach teaches practical coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress by changing unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors. This helps people who feel overwhelmed by worry or day-to-day pressure.Another approach concentrates on healing from trauma by helping people process difficult memories at a pace they can handle. It emphasizes safety, grounding skills, and rebuilding confidence after painful events. These methods are aimed at reducing symptoms and restoring a sense of control.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your needs, goals, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then he will suggest options and adjust techniques based on your feedback so the plan fits your life.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let you have a fuller conversation and read visual cues, while phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are good for brief check-ins, quick coping reminders, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity between sessions.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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