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Michael Barrett

Collaborative, strengths-based counseling with practical tools

LPC Michigan

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Barrett is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 15 years of clinical experience. He has built a practice around helping people navigate stress, anxiety, substance-related challenges, grief and loss, anger, and depression.

Background and approach

His work emphasizes the client's own strengths and perspectives, approaching each person as the expert on their life while providing guidance drawn from evidence-informed methods. Michael balances a daytime role in a metropolitan community health setting with evening online practice, offering accessibility for people who need appointments outside typical work hours.

He values collaboration and aims to create a supportive atmosphere where practical coping skills and personal values are integrated. His additional focus areas include dependent personality concerns, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness work, impulsivity, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia, allowing him to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care

Michael draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering structured tools for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic coping. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy principles, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment that centers the client's own goals and perspectives while supporting growth and insight.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered in multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make scheduling more flexible. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not convenient, while allowing therapists to apply CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices effectively during remote sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this practice address?
This practice works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and depression, along with related areas such as dependent personality, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, impulsivity, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The therapist uses a collaborative, client-centered stance and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness approaches to help clients develop practical skills and new perspectives.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 15 years of professional work experience supporting people through a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they licensed?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401011210.
Are services available in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for online care?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Dependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessImpulsivityMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English