- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
About Michael
Michael Rhine is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strains, parenting challenges, and family of origin issues. He also addresses concerns like ADHD, career pressures, and coping with life changes.
Michael uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies. He listens to the patterns that keep repeating in a person's life and helps identify which ones come from early family roles and expectations. Sessions typically focus on skills that reduce anxiety, manage strong feelings, and improve day-to-day functioning.
His approach blends several evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and commit to change, and client-centered listening to keep the work focused on the person's priorities. He also draws on methods that address emotion regulation and relationship patterns.
Over nearly three decades he has helped people dealing with substance concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, and workplace strain. He pays particular attention to issues that trace back to family of origin and attachment patterns, helping people spot how those early dynamics show up now.
Michael aims to build a practical plan with each person. That plan can include coping skills, behavioral experiments, and clearer goals for relationships or parenting. He avoids labels and focuses on what actually helps someone feel more able to manage everyday demands.
How therapeutic approaches inform online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking committed steps toward those values, often while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and repeating patterns tied to family of origin. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping strategies for everyday problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experience, with the therapist responding to what the individual brings and adjusting pace and focus accordingly.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to test methods, adjust techniques, and set concrete short-term goals based on needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps clarify whether ACT, CBT, or a client-centered stance - or a combination - feels most helpful.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use these sessions to practice skills, run behavioral experiments, and work through family patterns without requiring long blocks of time.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and family of origin issues among other topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses clear conversation and practical strategies, combining client-centered listening with cognitive and acceptance-based techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 27 years of experience as a counselor working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and caregiver stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices in that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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