- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- DBT skills
About Michael
Michael Fronk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with nine years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. He also supports work on attachment and intimacy-related problems that come up in close relationships.
In sessions he keeps conversation straightforward and focused. He listens for patterns in how someone relates to others and points out practical steps to try between meetings. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to notice unhelpful thoughts and from dialectical methods to build emotion regulation skills.
Michael also draws on client-centered and attachment-based ideas to explore core relationship dynamics. That means he pays attention to how past relationships influence present reactions. He helps people identify triggers tied to abandonment, control, or codependency and map small changes that reduce conflict.
For people juggling addiction, mood swings, or complex co-occurring needs he emphasizes clear goals and simple coping practices. He will work with the practical side of recovery, like managing cravings or setting boundaries with family members.
Sessions aim to be direct and practical. Michael encourages short experiments between sessions, such as behavioral experiments or communication exercises. He asks about what worked and what didn’t, and then adjusts the plan to fit real life in Texas.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions. Online sessions can identify repetitive patterns like fear of abandonment or avoidance and work on new ways to connect and respond.Client-centered work emphasizes the person’s priorities and pace. In this approach the therapist follows what matters most to the client and helps them clarify their goals and values during conversation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions are useful for practicing thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step changes that reduce anxiety or depressive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaborative choice can change as progress is made and new issues come up.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice new skills in everyday contexts and then review how those attempts went with the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, practical approach that combines talking through patterns with concrete skills and small between-session experiments.
What is his background and experience?
Michael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of professional experience in clinical settings.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LCSW credential in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.