- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Gottman Method principles
About Michael
Michael McVey is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas - with three years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, depression, and people coping with life changes. He also lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
Michael draws on several practical approaches in session. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. He brings in Internal Family Systems ideas to help people understand different inner parts and their roles. He also uses Solution-Focused techniques to set short-term goals and find what helps now.
Michael’s background includes work as a language teacher and a business manager, where he coached and trained others to improve performance. That experience shaped a straightforward, low-pressure style in therapy. He is also a certified yoga teacher and incorporates mindfulness and meditation practices when clients find them useful.
Sessions aim to address specific problems like panic attacks, communication breakdowns, feelings of isolation, or the strain of divorce and blended family challenges. He commonly helps with midlife concerns, men’s issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Expect clear, practical conversations that focus on what to try between sessions. He avoids stigmatizing labels and works to keep discussions respectful and direct. Before booking, confirm current session options and any scheduling details you need.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attentional and breathing practices to reduce stress and to notice thoughts without getting swept up by them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then recommend whether CBT techniques, mindfulness exercises, or a mix will fit best. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as goals change.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. If someone prefers practices such as meditation, those can be taught and practiced during remote meetings without adding extra equipment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does Michael help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method ideas, using straightforward conversations and practical tools.
How long has he been practicing?
He has three years of experience working as a therapist alongside prior roles in teaching and business coaching.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.