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Michael Mudgett

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LPC Michigan

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Mudgett is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

He brings 18 years of clinical experience to work with clients facing mood concerns like depression and bipolar symptoms, struggles with addiction, intimacy and communication problems, and the emotional fallout from trauma and loss. His background also includes attention to issues such as body image, infertility-related stress, divorce and separation, and career-related difficulties.

His manner is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while teaching practical skills for better communication and connection. Michael integrates cognitive behavioral strategies alongside Acceptance and Commitment and client-centered principles to tailor care to each person’s situation.

He often addresses listening and relationship skills, coping techniques for anxiety and anger, and strategies for managing sleep and eating difficulties. Michael values a collaborative therapeutic process that helps clients clarify goals and build concrete tools for change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care

Michael commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and skills-focused, making it useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and stress management. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to guide people in clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility, which can be helpful for coping with life transitions, chronic distress, and motivation-related issues.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to weigh options, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what best fits the client's goals, preferences, and responses to treatment rather than prescribing a single method up front.

Online therapy with Michael is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats allow sessions to focus on skill-building, communication practice, and ongoing coaching while fitting into varied routines and time zones for clients in Michigan who are eligible for his services.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Michael works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and other life changes listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses a blend of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and client-centered methods to match interventions to client needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 18 years of experience working with adults, couples, and others on interpersonal and emotional challenges and has focused interests in anxiety, trauma, grief, and communication problems.
Where is he located and what are his credentials?
He practices in Michigan and holds the credential LPC with license number MI LPC 6401009279.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
He is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients located within his service region.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English