- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Life purpose focus
About Michael
Michael MacKinnon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 10 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues around life purpose. He also works with concerns like communication problems, workplace struggles, and feelings of isolation.
He helps people improve relationships and overall life satisfaction through talk-based work and practical problem solving. Sessions often look at patterns that keep someone stuck, and then explore alternative ways of responding. Michael guides conversations about behaviors, triggers, and small changes that can reduce distress over time.
His background includes a decade of counseling across a range of common problems. That experience informs straightforward strategies for managing mood disorders and anxiety. He also brings focused attention to addiction-related concerns and recovery challenges.
Michael works with people dealing with family-related stress and with those affected by adoption and foster care experiences. He can help address issues such as control struggles, communication breakdowns, and the effects of domestic violence and trauma.
Clients looking for help on life purpose, forgiveness, guilt and shame, or strengthening self-love will find discussions aimed at clarifying values and next steps. He also addresses specific issues like sex addiction, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. For people uncertain what comes next after a major change, he offers steady, practical support to consider options.
Sessions are conducted in English and Michael accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details so they match personal needs.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, structured conversations and practical exercises. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and teach ways to test and shift unhelpful thinking patterns; these methods are often used for anxiety, depression, and social fears. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, repeated actions that change habits and responses, which can be helpful for mood disorders, addictions, and building new coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean trying an approach for a few sessions, checking what helps, and adjusting as needed so the plan fits the client's needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during life transitions. Audio-only sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a brief check-in, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Ask about the available formats when you schedule so you can pick what best matches your everyday routine and comfort.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related areas like communication problems and workplace issues.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses talk-based, practical work to identify unhelpful patterns and try alternative responses that reduce distress and open options.
What experience does he bring to these concerns?
He has 10 years of counseling experience across a range of common mental health and addiction issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; confirm logistical details before scheduling.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.