- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Solution focused work
About Mike
Mike Driscoll is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 14 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and life changes. Mike also focuses on concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, first responder issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, obsessions and compulsions, and paranoia.
Mike approaches sessions as a practical collaboration. He treats people as the experts in their own lives and listens for strengths they can use. He keeps conversations direct and focused on what is most pressing in day-to-day life. Sessions often include goal-oriented steps and simple tools to try between meetings.
His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems active. He uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, doable changes that move a person toward clearer direction. Existential Therapy also appears in conversations that ask what matters now and how to live with uncertainty.
People who feel stuck after a job change, relationship shift, or health event may find Mike's style helpful. He supports practical problem solving and reflection about life purpose without promising a specific result. International clients can be seen in English, and he practices from Illinois.
To begin, users follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session. Mike explains steps plainly and helps people set achievable next actions to move forward.
How his approaches translate to online care
Mike commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online sessions. CBT looks at specific thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical changes a person can try between sessions to move toward clearer goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will review your needs, goals, and preferences in early meetings and suggest which methods to emphasize. The process is collaborative and adaptive as priorities evolve.
The biography does not list which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep appointments across time zones for international clients. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help maintain consistency and focus on practical steps between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. There is additional focus on aging, first responder issues, end-of-life concerns, OCD patterns, shame, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He combines Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Existential approaches. The focus is on practical steps and questions about what matters next.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and practices from Illinois.
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 session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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.