- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- Career and parenting
About Michael
Michael Shupp is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting questions, career shifts, and issues around life purpose. He also addresses concerns commonly connected to family and identity such as adoption and foster care, fatherhood issues, and LGBT-related topics.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Michael draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small changes, and track what makes life feel better. Sessions are aimed at everyday problems like communication breakdowns, coping with change, or managing intense emotions.
Michael describes his style as collaborative and direct. He works with clients to set realistic goals and create step-by-step plans. That can include short-term coaching-style work when people need focused problem solving, or more open-ended work for ongoing issues.
His background includes counseling in a range of settings and time spent in healthcare leadership. That experience informs how he talks about work stress, career transitions, and the strain of demanding jobs. He uses practical tools clients can apply between sessions.
People typically leave sessions with clear actions to try and ways to check progress. If you want to explore direction, purpose, or how to move forward after a major change, he offers an approach that emphasizes actionable steps and steady progress.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in his work. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety or depression. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and aims to build on what already works to solve a problem or move toward a goal.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will review your goals and preferences and recommend techniques to try. That decision is collaborative, and adjustments are made based on what produces useful change for you.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Many clients find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, or have shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online meetings also make it easier to continue work through life changes or while traveling, but check the available formats to match your needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting questions, career changes, and life purpose concerns.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a collaborative, practical style that sets goals and focuses on small, testable changes informed by CBT and solution-focused techniques.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of counseling experience and additional background in healthcare leadership, which shapes his perspective on work stress and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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