- Values-based approach
- Practical coping skills
- Affirming space
About Michael
Michael Fentress is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience. He practices in Florida and focuses on helping people manage depression, addiction, stress, anxiety, and relationship struggles. Michael creates an affirming, nonjudgmental space where people can talk openly about what matters most to them.
He often supports people wrestling with grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, and life transitions. He also brings experience with concerns related to ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, and compassion fatigue. Adoption and foster care appears among his additional areas of focus for people seeking support tied to those life events.
Michael uses practical approaches that help clients name what’s happening and try new ways of coping. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based methods to match interventions to the person. Sessions tend to emphasize values, workable skills, and repairing patterns that make relationships harder.
The tone in sessions is collaborative and down-to-earth. He helps people clarify goals, practice new behaviors, and make steady changes. Clients who want a direct but empathetic therapist often find this approach useful.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on Michael’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions toward what matters. It often uses mindfulness and practical exercises to reduce getting stuck on painful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to change mood and stress levels. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and helps people build safer ways of connecting with others.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Michael works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person’s goals and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so sessions stay useful and relevant to whatever the client is trying to change.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue work through life transitions and to practice skills in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can help tailor sessions to your schedule and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including depression, addiction, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, parenting stress, and career issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Michael uses a warm, collaborative style that focuses on clear goals and practical skills. He aims to combine empathy with steps people can try between sessions.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds ten years of clinical experience and has worked with LGBTQ+ individuals, people facing trauma and social anxiety, and those navigating major life changes.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He is credentialed as an LMHC and an LPC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.