- CBT methods
- Existential themes
- Solution-focused work
About Mike
Mike Driscoll is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 14 years of professional experience. He helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and life changes. Mike speaks English and offers services to clients in Illinois and to international clients.
He approaches therapy as a practical collaboration. He treats people as the experts on their own lives and uses that perspective to build on strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps clients can try between meetings.
Mike often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. He also draws on Existential ideas to discuss meaning and life direction. Solution-Focused Therapy appears when short-term, goal-centered work fits the person's needs.
In practice, sessions tend to be straightforward and action oriented. He listens to what matters most and suggests concrete ways to manage anger and stress. He also addresses related issues such as guilt, forgiveness, obsessions, and challenges faced by first responders and older adults.
People who want focused, problem-solving work may find this approach useful. Mike emphasizes measurable steps and realistic coping strategies. To start, viewers should use the site flow to indicate their needs and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Mike commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other and provides practical exercises for managing anger and anxiety. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and try small changes that can make daily life easier.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques, and deciding together whether to focus on thought patterns, meaning and values, or quick problem-solving steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions to fit practical needs like work breaks, quieter times of day, or shorter focused meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes along with related concerns like guilt, forgiveness, and OCD patterns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that builds on a person's strengths and focuses on concrete steps and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with people on mood and adjustment issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing from Illinois.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional or legal considerations before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.