- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- ACT and solution focus
About Michael
Michael White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with ten years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and career concerns, and issues such as addictions and compassion fatigue. He also addresses self-esteem, coping with life changes, and LGBT-related concerns.
Michael frames therapy as a cooperative effort. He says goals are set by the client and the therapist acts as a partner in working toward those goals. Sessions focus on practical steps that can be applied between meetings rather than vague promises or quick fixes.
His background includes work in inpatient psychiatric units and individual counseling with high school students. That variety of settings informs a straightforward approach to common emotional problems. He favors techniques that help people change unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, build motivation, and break big problems into smaller, solvable steps.
Michael draws from cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In practice that can look like identifying patterns that lead to anger or anxiety, trying specific behavior changes, and clarifying personal values to guide decisions.
Clients can expect clear, action-oriented conversations. Sessions often include goal setting, small experiments to try between meetings, and check-ins on what is working. Michael aims to help people handle strong emotions more effectively and move forward with practical next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking actions that align with those values while accepting uncomfortable feelings. It can help with chronic anger, low mood, and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses structured techniques to change patterns that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing anger triggers.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. Michael will work with clients to match methods to their goals, preferences, and what they want to change. That might mean trying CBT techniques first, then adding ACT or solution-focused tasks based on how someone responds.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people avoid travel time for appointments. It can also make it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and to follow up on short homework tasks between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addiction issues, relationship and career concerns, and related mood or self-esteem problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works collaboratively and focuses on practical, behavior-focused steps. Sessions tend to emphasize goals you set and small experiments to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working in settings from inpatient psychiatric units to school-based individual counseling.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an MA, LICSW licensed in Rhode Island and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered and can he see people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats he uses for meetings and follow-ups.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and 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.