Michael Mudgett greets people with a calm, direct approach.
01About Michael
Michael Mudgett greets people with a calm, direct approach. He focuses on clear communication and practical skills that help people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, relationship strain, addiction, mood concerns, and life transitions. Michael holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices in Michigan.
He keeps sessions straightforward and solution-oriented so people can start using new tools quickly. Michael works with adults and emphasizes building listening and communication skills.
Background and approach
He often helps people untangle conflicts at work or in close relationships and supports those who feel stuck by painful memories or persistent worry. Sessions use everyday language and concrete steps rather than clinical jargon. His style is warm and interactive.
He adapts his approach to what each person needs, drawing on cognitive-behavioral ideas, client-centered principles, and other evidence-based methods. Clients can expect a respectful, sensitive environment where goals are set together. Michael has extensive experience over many years helping people manage anger, trauma, sleep and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
He also supports people facing issues like infertility, divorce, isolation, and career transitions. He brings practical coaching alongside counseling to help people make forward progress. In sessions he blends talking, skill practice, and real-life homework.
He aims to help people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and rebuild connection with themselves and others. His background includes pastoral experience and an interest in spiritual mindfulness for those who want it.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401009279 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1497186381 · 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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Michael names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while learning to sit with difficult thoughts. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework. It is useful for anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and mood issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses structured processing techniques to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories and can help people who struggle with trauma or early-life wounds.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Michael works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He starts with what matters most to the client and adapts between ACT, CBT, EMDR, or client-centered techniques as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow for a near in-person experience when discussing emotions and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for a check-in or when a camera isn’t ideal. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and homework support easier to fit into busy days. These options help people access consistent support without long commutes and let sessions be scheduled around work and family commitments.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other issues.
What is his general therapy style?
Michael uses a warm, interactive approach that focuses on practical skills and clear communication. Sessions combine conversation, skill practice, and take-home work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 18 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, anger, and grief.
Where is he licensed and located?
Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an MI LPC credential and he practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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