- Stress and anxiety
- DBT and CBT skills
- Trauma and grief
About Michael
Michael Ermalinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 32 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, trauma and anger. He also works with concerns such as addiction, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and career-related stress.
Michael trained in psychology and education at New York University and Saint Joseph's University, with additional graduate clinical study at the Institute for the Study of Psychotherapy and Psychopathology in Chicago. Over three decades he has worked with individuals, couples, and families in a range of settings. That history shapes a practical approach to common problems.
In sessions he draws on a mix of methods that match the issue at hand. Expect straightforward conversations about patterns that keep showing up, and concrete tools to try between meetings. He uses evidence-informed practices rather than one fixed style.
Michael pays attention to relationships and how they affect emotions and behavior. That includes work around communication, intimacy, codependency, and family stress. He also addresses issues tied to chronic illness, caregiver strain, and aging concerns.
People meet him to steady emotional reactivity, manage impulsivity, and reduce workplace or relationship conflict. He also offers coaching-style support for career and life transitions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
Background and approach reflect a long clinical practice that favors practical problem solving and talk-based work. Michael aims to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and develop better skills for handling anger and other intense feelings.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood while they try new ways of handling anger or relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It gives clear steps and exercises to test new responses to anger, stress, or anxiety and is useful when patterns feel automatic.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. Those tools can reduce impulsivity and help manage strong reactions in relationships or at work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person's goals and preferences and adjust the plan as progress and needs change. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried and revised based on how they work in everyday life.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available session formats when you schedule to match the practical needs of your routine.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem, and related issues listed in his profile.
How would sessions typically feel?
Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation and skills practice. He uses talk and exercises designed to change unhelpful patterns.
How long has he practiced?
He has 32 years of clinical experience across individual, couples, and family work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.