- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness and somatic work
About Michael
Michael Anderson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with six years of clinical experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and issues with self-esteem and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than abstract theories.
His approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques. That means he attends to feelings and attachment patterns while also using skills for managing thoughts and behaviors. He uses mindfulness and somatic-focused work to help clients notice how feelings show up in the body.
Michael draws on his own life experience, including long work in heavy industry and personal struggles with depression, anxiety, and addiction. That background shapes a direct, down-to-earth style that emphasizes learning practical tools. He also brings interests in creativity, including singing and photography, into his perspective on growth.
Common topics he addresses include anger, eating and sleep issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, career concerns, and coping with aging or fatherhood questions. He also works with concerns linked to attachment, abandonment, family of origin, and communication problems. He describes trauma-informed care as a lens that shifts focus to what happened rather than what is wrong.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. Sessions are conducted in English and Michael does not accept international clients.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with hard-to-name emotions and attachment patterns to shift how people relate to their feelings. It can help when recurring emotional reactions or avoidance get in the way of connection and personal change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to break unhelpful cycles. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and patterns that repeat over time.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness is a core component, helping people notice reactions without being driven by them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with clients to decide which methods suit their goals, combining EFT with CBT or DBT skills as needed. That decision is shaped by a person’s needs, preferences, and what shows up in early sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since session delivery options are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or offering options that do not require being on camera. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while they learn skills and process emotions.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, intimacy, self-esteem, and career strain.
How does he approach therapy?
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques, plus mindfulness and somatic work to address feelings, thoughts, and body sensations.
What is his clinical background?
He has six years of professional experience and draws on personal experience from earlier careers and life challenges to inform his practical style.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MN LICSW, practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location; pricing details are provided during signup.
How do I begin with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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