Michael White

Michael White is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Rhode Island. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn out to find clearer footing. Michael listens for what matters most and works as a partner with each person to set goals they choose.

He has about 10 years of experience in mental health work in different settings. That has included time on inpatient psychiatric units and individual counseling with high school students. These experiences shaped a practical approach that focuses on what will move someone forward today.

Michael draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify thinking patterns that make problems worse. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. Solution-focused strategies are brought in to set small, doable steps toward goals.

People come for help with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. He also supports those wrestling with addictions, relationship and communication problems, caregiver stress, and questions about life purpose. Mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder are included in his practice.

Michael aims for clear, direct conversations and concrete strategies that fit into everyday life. He emphasizes teamwork, so clients keep control over the goals and pace of work. To begin, readers can select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

How Michael's Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them stop you from doing what matters. It can help with persistent anxiety, low mood, and problems like anger by clarifying values and small committed actions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It breaks big problems into concrete skills and small experiments that reduce anxiety and improve mood over time.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful for addictions, shifting habits, or when someone feels unsure about taking the next step.

Finding the best way to work is a collaborative process. Michael will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which approaches and exercises to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep steady momentum toward their goals without rearranging their whole day.