- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered work
About Michael
Michael Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and depression. He emphasizes practical help rather than labeling people, and encourages straightforward steps to manage feelings and reactions.
He starts by listening to each person's story and recognizing the strengths they already have. That perspective guides how he plans sessions. He focuses on concrete skills and coping strategies that can be used between meetings.
Michael balances daytime work in a metropolitan community health setting with evening online sessions. He expects people to bring honesty and effort, and he offers a steady, problem-focused approach rather than long theoretical discussions. Sessions aim to reduce reactive behavior and improve daily functioning.
In sessions he draws on client-centered ways of working, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. That mix helps people notice triggers, test unhelpful thoughts, and practice calmer responses. He uses plain language and short, actionable homework tasks so skills become routine.
People who prefer direct feedback and step-by-step tools often find this style useful. He asks people to be ready to try small changes and to track what does and doesn't work. The practical aim is clearer thinking, fewer regretted outbursts, and more control over impulses.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to each person. It helps people feel heard and clarifies goals so sessions stay practical and focused. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to test unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve calmness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael will review options with clients and decide together what to try first based on problems, goals, and what the person prefers. That collaborative step means plans can change if a technique does not fit.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into evenings after daytime work and reduce travel time. Some formats work better for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers no video, while others support longer skill practice. The overall aim is to build usable tools that fit into everyday life and reduce angry reactions over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression, and helps people manage impulsivity and resentment.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, problem-focused approach that emphasizes listening first, then teaching skills to change reactions and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional work experience in counseling and clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed as an MI LPC, and practices from Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.