- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered listening
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Michael
Rev. Michael Abell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 11 years of counseling experience. He began in pastoral ministry in 2001 and completed an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy in December 2017. He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and ADHD.
He draws on years of ministry and clinical work when meeting people. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations are straightforward and grounded in everyday life. He encourages clients to use their own strengths to address problems outside of sessions.
His approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening and practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused work. That mix is used to name hard emotions, shift interaction patterns, and break down problems into manageable steps. Sessions often move between talking through feelings and planning specific actions to try between meetings.
He has worked with people from many backgrounds and life situations. He can address parenting and blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, family of origin matters, and young adult challenges. He also supports people dealing with forgiveness and recovery from addictive behaviors.
Practical matters such as costs depend on location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial visit through the online therapy options button.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions that shape relationship patterns. It is often used when people want to understand how emotions affect their interactions and attachments. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead, helping people feel heard while they make sense of their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean emphasizing emotion-focused exploration in some sessions and using CBT or solution-focused steps in others. The plan can shift based on what the client finds most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every visit. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain consistency and try new strategies between appointments while balancing family and work commitments.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters, parenting, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening and practical CBT and solution-focused techniques to name feelings and plan actions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of counseling experience and a background in pastoral ministry dating back to 2001, plus an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy completed in 2017.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapy is offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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