Michael Mudgett

Michael Mudgett, LPC, works with adults on challenges like anger, stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. He aims to help people improve communication and regain a sense of control when emotions feel overwhelming. His style is direct but warm, and he focuses on practical skills people can use day to day.

He brings 18 years of clinical experience in Michigan and centers sessions on listening and building stronger connection. He helps people learn to talk through conflict, set healthier boundaries, and notice patterns that keep problems repeating. He also supports people dealing with grief, addiction, self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating issues, and major life changes.

Michael uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than one fixed method. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to shape treatment plans. That means sessions may include learning new skills, processing past hurts, or shifting how someone responds to painful thoughts and feelings.

He describes his counseling as interactive and respectful, and he often teaches listening and communication techniques that partners and individuals can practice outside sessions. Michael also includes spiritual reflection when clients want that, informed by his background as an ordained minister and pastor.

People who choose him typically want clear guidance, practical tools, and a therapist who will walk alongside them through change and recovery.

How his approaches fit online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and anger by focusing on small steps toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a method used to process traumatic memories so they cause less distress; it can be helpful for people with trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try different tools to see what fits. That means sessions often mix skill practice, emotional processing, and communication work tailored to the client's needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can guide skill practice between sessions and help adapt techniques so they work in everyday life.