- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and DBT methods
About Michael
Michael Wilson is a Kentucky LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 24 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes, and he lists life purpose among his focus areas.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on practical steps that can help reduce distress. Michael listens for patterns in thinking and behavior and then tries out small changes together with the person in session.
His practice draws on client-centered work that keeps the person's goals central. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing appear when people want help with focus, acceptance, or making a decision about change.
People come for help with relationship and communication problems, commitment and control issues, or consequences from adoption, abandonment, caregiving, illness, and aging. He also supports people navigating alternative sexual cultures, chronic pain, and stress tied to caregiving or cancer.
Sessions move at a steady, practical pace. Michael encourages clear next steps and checks in about what works between meetings. To get started, readers should follow the site's process to view online therapy options, answer a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working from the person's goals. The therapist centers the conversation on what matters most to the individual and helps clarify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for tolerating distress, regulating intense emotions, and improving communication.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match goals, preferences, and what is happening in life. Over a few sessions they check what helps and adjust the plan together.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue work after a job change, health event, or move. Ask about specific session options when you book so arrangements fit your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and coping with life changes, and lists life purpose among his focus areas.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses clear conversation and practical steps. Techniques include noticing unhelpful thoughts and practicing skills to manage emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He is a Kentucky LPCC with 24 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
Where is his practice based?
He is licensed in Kentucky and lists that state as his location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start?
Select 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.