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Michael Brown

Michael Brown

LMHC, LPC

Therapist · Pennsylvania · 7+ years of experience

Calm, practical help for strong emotions

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  • Mindfulness oriented
  • Values focused
  • English sessions

About Michael

Michael Brown is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing intense emotions find steadier ground. He brings a calm presence and direct care to conversations about anger, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and major life changes.

He uses clear, practical tools in sessions so people can try new ways of responding to stress. Michael emphasizes mindfulness and values-based action to help people notice hard feelings and make choices that match their goals. He also draws on therapy styles that focus on emotions and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Michael has seven years of clinical experience and holds two master’s degrees. He holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor. His practice reflects both clinical training and broad life experience.

People come to him for help with trauma and abuse, panic and depression, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and difficulties with intimacy or parenting. He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and communication problems.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Fees vary with location and are arranged through a cancelable subscription model.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania, Florida

Languages

English

How certain approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking small, values-guided steps. It can help with anger, anxiety, and making life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy and the client’s own pace, offering a supportive space to talk through difficult feelings and build self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers concrete skills to reduce distress and shift reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and may blend methods based on needs, goals, and what the person prefers. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The practical benefit of online therapy is that it can fit into busy lives more easily. Ask about current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it simpler to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, Client-Centered work, and CBT exercises to work well in remote sessions, using guided practice and homework to keep momentum between meetings.

At a glance

Listed location
Pennsylvania
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Languages
English
License (Pennsylvania)
LPC · No. PC013943
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH23926
NPI
1265193379

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Michael address?

He helps people with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses mindfulness, emotion-focused work, and practical skills to help people notice emotions and try new responses that fit their values and goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and draws on both clinical training and life experience.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He holds the credentials LMHC and LPC and is based in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are offered and can international clients work with him?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees structured?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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