- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and abuse
- Emotion-focused work
About Michael
Michael Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with seven years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy. Sessions are conducted in English and Michael accepts international clients.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). That mix guides how he helps people clarify difficult emotions and change repeating patterns. He also incorporates mindfulness-based methods in his work.
Michael describes trauma wounds as often underlying current struggles. He uses approaches such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and internal family systems (IFS) to work with those deeper emotional memories when appropriate. Those methods are intended to help people process painful past experiences that continue to affect daily life.
He says he brings genuineness, acceptance, and a willingness to learn into sessions. Practical skill-building and noticing emotional patterns are common parts of his practice. People can expect a focus on understanding feelings and on steady steps toward better coping.
Michael holds two master’s degrees and draws on varied vocational and life experience in sessions. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort and encourages prospective clients to consider which approaches fit their needs before scheduling. To start, clients use the site matching flow and then arrange a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming core emotions and on changing unhelpful interaction patterns. It is often used when people want to better understand strong feelings and how those feelings shape decisions and behavior.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people make room for difficult thoughts while choosing actions that match their values. It often involves practical exercises and mindfulness skills to support coping with anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's perspective and priorities. Sessions use reflective listening and open dialogue to deepen self-understanding and to help people feel heard while they consider change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT, ACT, and client-centered methods for remote sessions so people can work on emotions and patterns from wherever they join the appointment.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, and related issues listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques to address emotions and behavior in practical ways.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working in clinical settings and community practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania with the licensure details FL LMHC and PA LPC noted in his profile.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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