About Michael
Michael Hurd is an LCSW with 36 years of clinical experience based in South Carolina. He focuses on practical, solution-focused work for people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, depression, and related issues. He uses a clear, goal-oriented approach that keeps conversations grounded in the here-and-now.
He describes himself as a thinking partner who helps clients notice what is working and build on those strengths. Sessions concentrate on current patterns and self-defeating behaviors rather than lengthy symptom labels. Background and childhood are discussed only when they help understand present problems.
Over his career he has written two books, multiple booklets, thousands of articles, and has hosted radio shows and podcasts. That practical writing and public work informs how he explains ideas in simple, direct language during sessions. His aim is to guide and coach clients toward workable changes rather than hand down prescriptions.
Michael often applies techniques from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused strategies, and Internal Family Systems in straightforward ways. He helps people set clear goals, try manageable experiments, and track what changes behavior and mood. This approach is used with concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping and eating difficulties, ADHD, and career stress.
People who want short-term, goal-directed work that targets everyday problems may find his style direct and practical. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, readers are asked to complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Michael’s approaches translate to online work
Michael blends client-centered ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques into practical online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following what matters to the client, helping people speak about goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior, and tests small changes to see what reduces distress and improves functioning. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes setting clear, short-term goals and trying specific steps that move a person toward those goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to decide which techniques make sense given a person’s goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting methods when they do not, and focusing on measurable progress together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can work during a lunch break, or fewer travel logistics can let someone stick with regular appointments. Licensed professionals often use problem-focused worksheets, behavioral experiments, and goal tracking in virtual sessions just as they would in person.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, depression, grief, trauma, and related issues such as sleep and eating problems and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a solution-focused, goal-oriented style and acts as a thinking partner to help clients identify strengths and change self-defeating behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 36 years of professional experience and has written books, booklets, and many articles during his career.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Nevada and Virginia and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.