- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose work
- Coaching approach
About Michael
Michael (Mike) Dyson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with over 20 years of experience. He has worked in several settings, including within the faith-based community, and focuses on stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. He also supports people working on motivation, confidence, and questions about life purpose.
Mike combines counseling with elements of coaching to help clients move through stuck places. He describes his work as practical and direct. Conversations look at current patterns, small experiments, and steps that can be tried between sessions.
Sessions often address workplace stress, money and financial issues, and compassion fatigue. He also helps people facing divorce or separation, loneliness, guilt and shame, and problems in communication. Men’s issues, self-esteem, and rebuilding self-love are among other topics he commonly sees.
Mike uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. He explains these methods in simple terms and uses them to help people notice what matters, test new behaviors, and reduce unhelpful thinking patterns.
When someone reaches out, the first steps focus on clarifying what they want to work on and setting concrete goals. He aims to match the pace to each person, offering coaching-style tools if a client prefers action-focused sessions. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Using ACT, CBT and Mindfulness in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to small actions that align with those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts and moving toward meaningful activity even when strong feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses specific exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus, which can help with anxiety and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying techniques and adjusting them based on what helps most.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online meetings fit into busy days more easily and can reduce travel time. Some formats make it simpler to have a shorter check-in during a work break or avoid being on camera when that feels better. Talk through practical scheduling needs when arranging the first appointment so sessions can fit into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, motivation, confidence, and life purpose questions, among other topics.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He blends counseling and coaching, using practical steps, behavioral experiments, and conversation to address patterns and try new ways of coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has more than 20 years of professional experience working in a range of settings, including the faith-based community.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. 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 get started with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.