- Communication skills
- CBT strategies
- Trauma support
About Michael
Michael Mudgett is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 18 years of experience working in Michigan. He sees adults 17 years and older and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses sleep and eating concerns, anger, career and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar challenges.
He uses a mix of established approaches to help people talk through what’s happening in their lives. Sessions tend to focus on clearer communication, practical coping skills, and identifying patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Michael teaches listening and communication techniques aimed at improving connection in friendships, partnerships, workplaces, and families.
Clients work together with him to name problems and try strategies that reduce anxiety and improve behavior. He draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and on client-centered methods to emphasize the person’s perspective. Emotionally focused ideas and EMDR are also part of his toolkit when trauma and attachment issues appear.
Michael brings personal experience from ministry into how he talks about meaning, values, and spiritual concerns when clients want that included. He has past experience as an ordained minister and pastor, and he uses that background to support people exploring spiritual paths alongside therapy.
Sessions aim to be interactive and practical. He helps people practice skills in session and apply them between meetings. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a first appointment to see how the work might fit their goals.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when anxiety is present. It focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxious responses and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective and uses reflective listening to help someone feel heard and to guide their next choices.Finding the right approach is often part of the early sessions. Michael will work with each person to test methods, see what fits, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences. That collaborative check-in helps make sure the strategies used in later sessions are a good match.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions around work and family demands and reducing travel time. Before booking, confirm the current session options available through the site so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online appointments help them keep momentum and practice skills between meetings without changing their daily routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, trauma and related concerns listed on his profile.
How would he approach anxiety in sessions?
He combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered conversation to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of counseling experience working with adults and couples on interpersonal and individual concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Michigan.
Can I work with him if English isn’t my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients from other countries?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.