Michael McVey
Practical CBT-informed therapy with a calm approach
LMFT Texas
- Experience
- 3 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
- Languages
- English
About Michael
Michael McVey is an LMFT practicing in Texas who blends practical, skills-based strategies with a calm, compassionate presence. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Internal Family Systems and solution-focused techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thinking, shift patterns that keep them stuck, and build concrete coping skills.
Background and approach
His background also includes coaching and training in performance settings, which informs a problem-solving orientation and emphasis on measurable progress. Across his career he has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions such as divorce or changes in purpose.
Michael integrates elements of the Gottman Method when relationship dynamics are central, and his training as a yoga teacher supports a mindfulness-informed approach to reducing reactivity and increasing self-awareness. He describes his style as relaxed and nonjudgmental, focused on respect, sensitivity, and collaboration.
Michael frames therapy as a collaborative process tailored to each person’s needs, combining evidence-based tools with practical coaching to support clearer communication, emotional regulation, and forward movement toward valued goals.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Michael frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, while mindfulness practices help people increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stressors. He also draws on the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are a primary concern, using structured exercises to improve communication and rebuild trust.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist aims to select methods collaboratively based on a person's goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. He tailors the mix of CBT techniques, mindfulness exercises, and relationship-focused interventions to match what is most likely to help a client make practical progress.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to access care from home or on the go, accommodate different comfort levels with technology, and allow therapists to use a range of tools such as guided breathing, cognitive restructuring worksheets, or brief check-ins to reinforce skill practice.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English