- Attachment-based approach
- Client-centered work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Micah
Micah Nagel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with young adults and others on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and stress related to life transitions.
He trained in marriage and family therapy and has worked in both outpatient and in-home settings. That background means he has experience listening to people in different life circumstances and helping them figure out practical next steps.
Micah uses client-centered and attachment-informed approaches. Sessions focus on clear problems people bring - sleep disruption, low self-esteem, coping with grief, or struggles with intimacy - and on developing skills to manage those problems. He also brings cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices when those fit the situation.
In sessions he helps people name patterns, try out new ways of handling conflict, and practice skills to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. He also addresses addiction concerns, parenting stress, and career-related stress when clients raise them.
Micah works with LGBT clients and people dealing with trauma, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and family of origin problems. He speaks English and practices in Pennsylvania. To begin, a short questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to match goals and set a plan.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Micah blends client-centered work with attachment-based and cognitive behavioral methods. Client-centered work means the therapist listens and follows what the client brings, helping them name priorities and make choices. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and helps people notice how early bonds shape current reactions. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on simple skill-building - changing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors - and can be useful for anxiety, mood, and sleep problems.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of how he works. The therapist and client decide together which methods to use based on the concerns, goals, and what feels helpful during early sessions. That makes the plan practical and focused on small, measurable steps.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking. If you plan to use online sessions, check which formats are offered and choose what fits your schedule and routine. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into college timetables, work breaks, or commuting days because sessions can avoid travel time and be scheduled around other obligations.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, career concerns, and related challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and attachment-informed with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness methods.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of experience working in outpatient and in-home settings and holds a masters in marriage and family therapy.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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