- CBT methods
- ACT practice
- Attachment focus
About Michael
Michael Fentress is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of experience based in Florida. He works with adults on concerns such as depression, addiction, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting stress, and life transitions. Sessions address practical issues like work strain, grief, intimacy questions, and patterns that come from the family someone grew up in.
He uses clear, direct conversation to help people recognize how early family roles and expectations still shape choices today. He listens for patterns such as people-pleasing, avoidance, or anger and helps clients name those patterns. That makes it easier to try different ways of responding in daily life.
Michael draws on several evidence-based methods. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and take meaningful steps. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current connections and intimacy.
In sessions he focuses on practical skills and small experiments clients can try between meetings. Conversations cover communication habits, boundaries, and coping skills for stress and mood shifts. He also supports people facing issues linked to adoption, abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and ADHD.
Clients can expect straightforward talk about what is happening now and what patterns led to it. Michael helps people make changes that fit daily life, one step at a time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small, values-based actions. It helps when anxiety, avoidance, or low mood keep someone from living in line with their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thoughts and behaviors to reduce unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current relationships and intimacy, helping people notice repeating dynamics that came from the family they grew up in.Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. He will discuss which methods fit a client's needs and experiment with techniques together, adjusting as goals and preferences become clearer. That collaborative planning is part of early sessions and ongoing check-ins.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can suggest exercises to try between meetings and use session time for focused skill practice and problem-solving.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, grief, and life transitions. Family of origin patterns and attachment concerns are also listed among his focus areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and setting small goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is based in Florida; the profile notes licensure in Florida and Wisconsin.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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