- Stress and anxiety
- Solution focused
- CBT methods
About Michael
Michael Schneider is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, and people coping with life changes. He also helps with caregiver stress, communication problems, men’s issues, mood concerns, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
Michael favors short-term, solution-focused methods that link insight with behavior change. Sessions are practical and aim to identify small steps that make daily life easier. He pays attention to strengths people already have and uses those as a base for change.
He describes his role as helping people hear what they need to hear and accept difficult realities so they can make lasting shifts. That can mean reframing thought patterns, trying new behaviors, or setting clearer boundaries. Michael draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep work concrete and action-oriented.
He also notices connections between body and mind and may discuss lifestyle factors that affect mood and energy. Nutrition and physical health are part of the conversation when relevant. He will work with clients to set realistic goals and track small wins along the way.
Throughout sessions Michael keeps focus on measurable steps rather than abstract talk. He aims to help people move from feeling stuck to having practical options they can try between meetings. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
Therapy approaches and how they translate online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on immediate goals and small changes. It asks what will look different when problems are smaller and builds brief, practical steps toward those outcomes.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what methods make sense given a client's concerns, goals, and preferences, and then adjust over time based on what helps most. That collaboration includes checking progress and trying alternatives if something isn’t working.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins when life is hectic. They also let people use techniques from CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy in real-world moments and practice new behaviors between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, plus caregiver issues, communication problems, men's issues, mood disorders, self-love, and life purpose.
How would he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses short-term, solution-focused techniques combined with insight and behavioral change to identify small, practical steps a person can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to get started?
Start by selecting 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.