- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Tidstrand is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in California with ten years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, family concerns, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Michael centers conversations on how feelings, thoughts, and behavior connect. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people name hard emotions and change unhelpful patterns. He listens, reflects, and helps clients try small changes between sessions.
His background includes a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a California LPCC credential. That training informs practical strategies such as mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, and work on emotional awareness.
In sessions he focuses on clear goals and doable steps. He helps people notice what keeps problems repeating and practices new ways of responding. Conversations are straightforward and paced to what each person can manage.
For someone juggling busy days, he aims to make therapy fit into regular life. He guides clients through choosing approaches that suit their needs and keeps therapy focused on present concerns and manageable change.
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Michael uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name difficult emotions and see how those emotions shape relationship and personal patterns. EFT supports work on attachment and emotional responses that are hard to change alone.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage actions that matter to the client, even when thoughts or feelings are uncomfortable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and test small behavioral changes that can reduce distress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion can happen in early sessions and is adjusted as work progresses.
The source biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep work focused and practical while adapting pacing and exercises to everyday routines.
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Also works with
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, family concerns, self-esteem issues, bipolar, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT and CBT principles, using listening, reflection, and practical exercises to address emotions and patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with people on mood and emotional concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is an LPCC in California.
Which languages are supported and can I be outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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