Michael Barrett is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan with 15 years of experience.
01About Michael
Michael Barrett is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan with 15 years of experience. He offers online sessions in the evenings and balances that with full-time work in a metropolitan community health setting. He aims to make the first steps of reaching out easier for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and depression. He also pays attention to related difficulties such as dependent personality patterns, drug and alcohol addiction, impulsivity, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, forgiveness work, and men's issues.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and practical. Michael treats each person as the expert on their life while offering structure and guidance. In sessions he listens first, then helps people name what matters most to them.
He uses clear tools to manage intense feelings and to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also teaches simple mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity and improve calm in daily life. Michael typically meets online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Evening appointments aim to fit around work and family schedules. He asks a few questions at the start to pinpoint immediate needs and to agree on small, doable steps. People who like a straightforward, respectful approach often find his style helpful.
He focuses on what a person wants to change now and how to move toward those goals one step at a time.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401011210 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1730510140 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Dependent personality
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Michael names
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding where a person is coming from. It helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and break unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve calm during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will check in about your goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together you will choose techniques and adjust them as needed so the sessions match your needs and pace.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is helpful when visual cues matter, phone works well when bandwidth is low, live chat or messaging can suit short check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into evenings and busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and depression, plus related issues like social anxiety, impulsivity, and men's issues.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is conversational and practical. He listens closely, helps name priorities, and teaches tools to manage feelings and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and online practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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