Michael Hurd

Michael Hurd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers practical, solution-focused therapy. He frames sessions around clear goals and works with clients on present-day problems. Michael emphasizes strengths and action over labels and long diagnostic talk.

He uses a straightforward, problem-solving style and treats the therapy hour as a place to think together. Sessions focus on what can be changed now, with past events discussed only when they help reach a goal. This approach is useful for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, relationship struggles, or grief.

Michael brings decades of experience to the work. He has written books, produced articles, and led radio and podcast conversations about mental health and practical change. That background informs how he coaches clients to notice patterns and try different behaviors.

In-session work often targets habits that get in the way of better days. He helps people identify self-defeating thinking and replace it with clearer choices. Problem solving is concrete and step-oriented - small changes are encouraged and reviewed.

Clients who prefer a direct, thinking-partner style will recognize his focus on coaching and collaboration. Michael aims to help people build on what already works for them. The goal is to move forward with realistic steps and to strengthen coping over time.

How his approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person set the pace. It supports people who need a respectful, nonjudgmental space to sort out feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests small changes to see what works in daily life. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger by targeting thinking and behavior patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can shift over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities arise.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people continue consistency during life changes and access a licensed professional without geographic travel.