Michael Wilson , LPC

Michael Wilson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 31 years of experience in rehabilitation and mental health settings. He has worked with a broad range of individuals, from younger adults to older adults, helping them navigate life transitions, relationship concerns, mood and anxiety symptoms, addictive behaviors, grief, and challenges related to chronic illness and caregiving. LPC indicates a professional license to provide clinical counseling services and reflects extensive training and supervised experience.

His practice is rooted in a client-centered orientation that honors each person as the expert on their own life. Michael draws on an eclectic mix of methods, including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring interventions to fit each person’s priorities rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. He emphasizes listening, collaboration, and pragmatic goal-setting to support measurable steps toward a more satisfying future.

Throughout his career he has helped people address stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and career concerns, bipolar disorder, anger, obsessions and compulsions, and substance use issues, among other challenges. He also has experience with aging and geriatric issues, autism spectrum concerns, cancer and hospice-related needs, chronic pain and disability, caregiver stress, and questions of life purpose and isolation. Michael approaches each individual with respect and a focus on practical, achievable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and a client-centered approach with Motivational Interviewing, adapting each method to fit the needs of the person he is working with. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be useful for anxiety, chronic stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathic listening and supports the individual's self-directed growth - this approach is beneficial for building self-esteem and navigating major life transitions. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of conversation that helps strengthen a person's own motivation to change, often used for addictions or readiness to alter health-related behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michael works collaboratively to determine which methods align with a person's goals, preferences, and current challenges. He tailors strategies and adjusts them over time based on what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, fit sessions into busy lives, and maintain ongoing momentum between in-person obligations when needed.