- Focus on values
- Relationship patterns
- Practical skills
About Michael
Michael Fentress is a licensed mental health counselor who brings ten years of clinical experience to his work in Florida. He holds the LMHC and the LPC credential and focuses on creating an affirming, empathic space for people facing depression, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. Michael writes and speaks plainly with clients to make therapy feel manageable and clear from the first visit.
He pays close attention to each person’s story and current struggles. Conversations focus on practical steps that help reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve relationships. Michael also supports people dealing with intimacy concerns, grief, parenting stress, and workplace pressures.
Michael uses a mix of approaches that suit the individual. He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take action. Cognitive behavioral work helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills. Attachment-informed conversations look at patterns in relationships and offer ways to connect differently.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s needs. Michael aims to help people build self-compassion, stronger boundaries, and clearer goals for change. He will listen closely and offer tools you can try between meetings.
If you want straightforward support for mood, addictions, or relationship struggles, Michael focuses on helping people move toward practical, sustainable change.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and then take small, concrete steps toward those values. It is useful for stress, depression, and navigating difficult decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and impulsive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people change how they relate to others and to themselves.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. He will adjust strategies as you try them and share simple tools you can use between sessions.
Confirm session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. It also makes it straightforward to continue momentum during life transitions or when schedules change. Licensed professionals can adapt these evidence-based approaches for remote conversations, focusing on goals, skills practice, and relationship patterns rather than relying on any single method.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michael help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward, combining values-focused work with cognitive techniques and attention to relationship patterns.
What is his clinical background and experience?
Michael has ten years of experience supporting people through grief, life changes, substance concerns, and interpersonal challenges.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Can I work with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in this profile.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.