- Addictions
- Anxiety
- Relationship work
About Michael
Michael Fentress is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience based in Florida. He focuses on common struggles young adults face, including depression, addiction, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. Michael also works with people from LGBTQ communities and those coping with trauma, social anxiety, or stress related to career and identity.
He favors straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions typically look at current problems, patterns that keep those problems going, and small changes that fit into daily life. Michael uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice what matters and act on it.
Attachment-based ideas inform his work on relationships and intimacy. He helps clients understand how past relationships shape current reactions and then practices different ways of relating. Emotionally-focused and client-centered approaches guide how he listens and responds during sessions.
Michael often supports people dealing with grief, parenting stress, anger, ADHD, and issues around identity or commitment. He also addresses less common concerns such as adoption and foster care backgrounds, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and kink-affirming topics in a direct, uncluttered way.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions toward them. It helps with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck while teaching practical ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches skills to change unhelpful cycles. This approach is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and stress that get in the way of daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how past relationships affect current connections and emotional reactions, which can help with intimacy, trust, and relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That conversation guides whether ACT, CBT, attachment-based ideas, or a mix of methods will be emphasized in sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier around classes, jobs, and other daily demands. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or let someone avoid travel time on busy days. Licensed professionals adapt session pacing and techniques to fit an individual’s routine and goals rather than promising a single fixed style.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with for young adults?
He works with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, career stress, and life transitions common in early adulthood.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses plain conversation and practical steps, combining cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based tools with emotionally-focused listening.
How long has he practiced?
He has ten years of experience as a counselor working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is practicing in Florida with licensure tied to those credentials.
Can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.