About Michael
Michael Wilson is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 24 years of experience. He focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, depression, and major life changes. Michael emphasizes a straightforward, person-focused style so conversations stay clear and useful.
He uses client-centered methods to build trust and listen without judgment. Michael also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
How Michael works
Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools and mindfulness practices are offered for managing strong emotions and staying grounded. In sessions he aims for simple, actionable steps. People can expect help identifying patterns that cause distress and trying small changes between meetings.
He also uses motivational interviewing to support decisions and keep momentum when change feels hard. Michael's background includes many years working with individuals dealing with abandonment, attachment, blended family strains, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and issues tied to adoption and foster care.
He has experience addressing communication problems, commitment and control issues, and concerns tied to alternative sex cultures like BDSM and kink. He provides care in Kentucky and speaks English. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Michael describes therapy as a collaborative process where practical tools and steady support aim to make daily life more manageable.
Michael lists 7 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
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 24 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kentucky |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online care
Michael commonly uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel heard before moving to specific strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions start with listening and assessment, then try practical tools together and adjust based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers voice-only contact. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when a shorter, written exchange fits into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines.
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