- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career and purpose
About Michael
Michael Mcintosh is an Iowa licensed psychologist (IA Psychologist 126366) with 16 years of experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career concerns, and life changes. He talks plainly about coping skills and practical steps that can reduce overwhelm. He encourages people to reach out when life gets difficult and to try small changes that add up over time.
He trained in clinical psychology and holds the Doctor of Psychology degree he earned at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Michael uses approaches drawn from humanistic and cognitive-behavioral perspectives. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, building clearer communication, and developing concrete strategies for daily life.
People who work with him can expect goal-focused sessions that connect feelings to doable next steps. He helps clients practice coping skills, address family-of-origin and fatherhood concerns, and manage challenges like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and isolation. He also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
In session he emphasizes skills people can use between meetings. That can mean practicing ways to reduce anxiety in social situations, rehearsing conversation approaches, or planning small behavior changes for work or relationships. He also helps people facing career transitions or life-purpose questions.
Michael provides services in English and practices in Iowa. His licensure is listed as IA Psychologist 126366 and NC Psychologist 3995. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details via the platform's matching and scheduling steps.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Michael uses humanistic and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Humanistic approaches focus on understanding how a person sees their life and priorities, helping them clarify values and choices. Cognitive-behavioral techniques break problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and build step-by-step skills for managing anxiety or changing unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and daily life. He adjusts the balance of skills training and reflective talk based on what the client prefers and what seems to help.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow practicing skills in the settings where difficulties happen most often. If in doubt about formats or how a session will run, use the platform steps to view available choices and schedule a first meeting.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Iowa, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his approach in sessions?
He blends humanistic and cognitive-behavioral ideas to connect feelings to actions and build practical coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience in clinical psychology with a Doctor of Psychology degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed as IA Psychologist 126366 and NC Psychologist 3995 and practices in Iowa.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.