- communication skills
- anxiety and stress
- trauma-informed care
About Michael
Michael Mudgett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 18 years of experience. He works with adults on common early-adulthood pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationships, and coping with life changes. He also addresses grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, eating and sleeping concerns, and career worries.
Michael uses clear, direct conversation to help people notice patterns that make daily life harder. He teaches listening and communication skills to improve connection and intimacy. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take between meetings to test new ways of relating and managing stress.
He blends several therapeutic styles depending on what a person needs in the moment. That can include cognitive-behavioral work for thought and behavior changes, acceptance-based practices to reduce struggle with difficult feelings, and emotionally-focused strategies for relationship work. He also uses EMDR techniques when trauma processing is appropriate.
Michael has spent years supporting people who feel stuck in repeating conflicts or who have limited insight into their role in those patterns. He offers direct feedback and skill-building aimed at clearer communication, boundary-setting, and problem solving at home and work.
Outside clinical work he has a background in Christian ministry and has led congregational settings. He mentions spiritual themes as part of his approach when clients bring them up. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people act on their values despite anxiety or doubt. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift interaction patterns in close relationships to create more secure connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client assess which methods fit the issue, goals, and how the client prefers to work. That means trying an approach, reviewing progress, and adjusting as needed in collaboration.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time around school or work. Licensed professionals can use the same ACT, CBT, or EFT techniques online as they do in person, adapting homework and exercises so they work between meetings.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address that fit early adulthood?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, coping with life changes, self-esteem, career worries, and related concerns common in the 18–30 range.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a direct, interactive style and focuses on teaching communication and coping skills. Sessions mix practical exercises with discussion of relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience as a counselor working with interpersonal conflict, anxiety, trauma, grief, and related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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