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Dr. Michael Mitchell

Dr. Michael Mitchell, LMFT

Georgia

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Dr. Michael Mitchell, LMFT - Anger and Relationship concerns

  • Cognitive behavioral techniques
  • Solution-focused work
  • Mindfulness practice

About Michael

Dr. Michael Mitchell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Georgia with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and anger. Sessions start with a short description of what brought a person in so they can get straight to practical issues.

Dr. Mitchell aims for straightforward, goal-focused work. He integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and brief solution-focused methods to identify patterns that keep problems going. He uses exercises and talk therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions in everyday life.

He also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning and values when people feel stuck. Imago relationship ideas appear when relationship patterns are a central concern, helping partners notice repeating dynamics. Mindfulness practices are used to build moment-to-moment awareness and manage reactivity.

Dr. Mitchell has experience supporting people facing grief, work stress, sexual concerns, process addictions, and caregiver strain. He notes practical skills for daily functioning when medical or mental health challenges make routine tasks harder. He mentions experience with multicultural concerns and HIV/AIDS related issues.

Appointments begin with a short intake description and move toward clear, doable goals. The focus is on breaking cycles of ineffective behavior and testing new approaches. Prospective clients are asked to write a few sentences about their current challenges to start the process.

How his approaches are used in online work

Dr. Mitchell commonly blends cognitive behavioral work with brief solution-focused methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thought patterns that fuel anger and then practice different responses. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and short-term goals to change everyday interactions and reduce reactivity.

He also uses elements of mindfulness to help people pause and observe their feelings before reacting. Mindfulness practices can help with sudden surges of anger and with rebuilding attention after stressful events. These approaches are presented in plain, actionable ways aimed at changing what people do between sessions as well as during them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, values, and daily life. Expectations and tools are adjusted as the work progresses so the plan stays practical and useful.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to suit the medium and the client’s routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterHIV / AIDSMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of anger-related problems does he address?

He works with adults on issues such as losing temper with close people, building resentment, and managing anger tied to stress or trauma.

How would he approach my temper or reactivity?

He uses cognitive behavioral techniques and brief solution-focused methods to spot patterns, test small behavior changes, and develop practical coping strategies.

What background and experience does he have?

He has three years of clinical experience and lists work with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns.

What credential and location are listed for this clinician?

He is an LMFT licensed in Georgia as GA LMFT and practices in Georgia.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

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