- Goal-oriented
- Nonjudgmental
- Skill building
About Michael
Michael Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing difficult life moments. He meets people without judgment and focuses on practical steps to move forward. He aims to make counseling feel straightforward and manageable for someone taking a first step.
He centers work on the present and what can be done now. When it helps, he will look at past events to better understand current patterns and triggers. Sessions include setting realistic goals and developing skills that can be used beyond the immediate concern.
Michael brings 16 years of experience to issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with relationship struggles, intimacy-related problems, addictions, and ADHD. His background includes work with adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, fertility and adoption decisions, and caregiving or hospice-related concerns.
His style draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. He works collaboratively with clients to figure out which tools fit their situation and helps track progress along the way. The tone in sessions is direct, respectful, and focused on practical change.
People who reach out can expect clear conversation, goal-oriented planning, and skill-building to handle future challenges. Michael encourages anyone considering therapy to move at their own pace and decide whether his manner feels like the right fit.
Approaches that guide online work and what they do
Michael draws on existential, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas to shape therapy. Existential Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and face big life questions, which can be useful when dealing with grief, identity, or major decisions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and calm anxiety or stress. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and small changes that move someone toward stated goals, often helping with time-limited issues or fast symptom relief.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor techniques from these approaches. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel relevant and doable.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives - for example it may allow shorter check-ins during a work break or avoid travel time. It can also allow people to practice mindfulness exercises and solution-focused tasks between meetings so progress continues between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and ADHD. His practice also notes a focus on adoption and foster care related matters and blended family challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He focuses on the present while sometimes exploring the past to understand triggers. Sessions are collaborative, goal-focused, and emphasize practical skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of clinical experience working with people facing life changes, mood concerns, caregiving strain, and family-related decisions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.