About Michael
Michael Trainor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who want to manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, mood concerns, relationship strain, parenting stress, career pressure, and life transitions.
He uses mindfulness-influenced methods alongside cognitive-behavioral approaches to help people notice patterns and try different responses. His background in Tai Chi and martial arts is something he brings into sessions as life experience rather than a separate therapy. Sessions focus on the present moment and practical steps a person can take between meetings.
Michael aims for a calm and direct style in the room. He invites clients to tell their story by phone or video and then focuses on concrete skills and awareness that reduce reactivity. That includes noticing bodily signals, changing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new behaviors.
People who contact him for anger-related concerns can expect short-term tools alongside longer-term work on patterns that keep problems repeating. He also helps with infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, paranoia, and seasonal affective disorder when these overlap with everyday stressors.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when they choose a time and complete the intake questionnaire to schedule a first session.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Michael uses mindfulness-influenced practices to increase moment-to-moment awareness. That approach helps people notice early signs of anger or anxiety and develop simple ways to pause before reacting.He also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. CBT-style work is practical and skill-focused, which is useful for stress, anger, addictions, and mood challenges.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the focus as progress continues.
His biography references video and phone sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people work with a licensed professional from wherever they live in the same state, while keeping scheduling straightforward.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, bipolar and depression, relationship and parenting strain, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is his approach in sessions?
He blends mindfulness-influenced practices with cognitive-behavioral techniques and focuses on present-moment awareness and practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) based in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography mentions video and phone sessions; confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.