Michael Wilson, LPCC

Michael Wilson is a licensed professional counselor-clinical (LPCC) in Kentucky with 24 years of clinical experience. He uses a straightforward, person-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. He aims to make sessions feel calm and approachable so people can talk frankly about what’s on their mind.

He works with clients to identify patterns that keep problems going and to build practical skills for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a frequent part of his work when people want clear tools to shift thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person’s values and goals.

Michael brings attention to emotional regulation and coping when life becomes overwhelming. He uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness to teach techniques for handling intense feelings and improving everyday functioning. Motivational Interviewing helps when a client is unsure about the next step.

His background includes supporting people through major life transitions, grief, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and relationship communication problems. He helps with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and commitment worries. Practical problem solving and steady support are central to his style.

Sessions can focus on short-term plans or longer-term growth depending on what a person needs. Michael aims to be a steady collaborator who listens, offers clear feedback, and helps people try new ways of coping and connecting.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) online to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on clear steps and practical exercises that translate well to video or messaging formats. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his approach and emphasizes listening, empathy, and letting the client lead the pace and topics of sessions.

He may also draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques are taught in short, teachable steps that clients can practice between sessions, which fits well with phone or text check-ins. Choosing or blending these approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist and client decide together what feels most helpful based on needs, goals, and preferences.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstration. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick reflections, between-session support, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while trying the methods that suit each person best.