Michael Wilson, LPC

Michael Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over three decades of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, and large life changes. He also supports concerns linked to bipolar disorder, self-esteem, career decisions, and coping with loss. Michael works with adults at different life stages and has a focus that includes aging and geriatric issues alongside other health and caregiving challenges.

His style is grounded in a client-centered approach. He listens first and treats each person as the expert on their own life. He combines practical techniques from several therapies to meet the needs of the person in front of him rather than following a single script.

Michael draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people clarify values, build motivation, and find workable next steps. Sessions often include straightforward goal-setting, small experiments to try between meetings, and focused conversations about what matters most to the client.

Across his career Michael has worked in rehabilitation and mental health settings, supporting people with chronic illness, caregiver stress, addiction, and life transitions. He aims to help clients set realistic goals and move toward a more manageable day-to-day life.

He encourages a collaborative pace - listening, offering options that have helped others, and shaping a plan together. If someone wants practical tools and steady support through change, Michael emphasizes clear steps and realistic goals.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Michael commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person's own reasons for change and strengthening motivation in a respectful, nonjudgmental way.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means trying ideas, pausing to check what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress or challenges appear.

Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy day, allowing sessions during a lunch break or between errands. Online meetings can make follow-up, brief check-ins, and consistent weekly work easier to schedule, which helps keep momentum toward the goals you and the therapist set together.