- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- English and Spanish
About Michael
Michael Pesant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. He works with adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed by change, or unsure what comes next after shifts in work, relationships, or health. Michael focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family concerns, and coping with life changes.
He helps people sort through control issues, the fallout from divorce or separation, and feelings of guilt, shame, or regret. Life purpose is one area he pays attention to when clients are questioning direction or meaning after a major transition. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at clarifying what matters to the client now.
Michael treats clients as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths to build on. He offers practical steps alongside discussion, helping people test small changes between sessions. The work often involves naming unhelpful patterns, trying different ways of handling stress, and tracking what shifts attention or energy.
Sessions move at a pace the client sets. Michael says the first step takes courage and that he will support people as they weigh options and make decisions. He speaks English and Spanish and practices throughout North Carolina.
To begin, he asks people to complete a short questionnaire that helps match goals to early session work. That intake helps shape the first few meetings and the kind of support offered going forward.
Approaches and online session practicalities
Evidence-based techniques Michael draws on include solution-focused methods, which concentrate on small, practical steps people can try between sessions to change how they handle stress and decision points. These methods help when someone wants concrete ways to test new behaviors and measure what changes.He also uses cognitive-oriented approaches that look at unhelpful thinking patterns and their impact on mood and behavior. That work helps with anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem by identifying thinking patterns to challenge and adjust.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. He adjusts plans as people try things and report back on what helps or hinders progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit work or family commitments around meetings, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. When you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session, you can confirm which formats are offered and decide what fits your routine best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He treats the client as the expert of their story and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions mix practical steps with reflective conversation to test small changes between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He holds 15 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, motivation, confidence, and life transitions. That experience informs how he structures early sessions and follow-up work.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.