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Michael Fronk

Michael Fronk

Therapist · Texas

Compassionate practical support for life changes

  • Money and financial issues
  • Attachment focused
  • Practical skills

About Michael

Michael Fronk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or family problems. He focuses on practical steps to boost self-esteem, handle life changes, and work through intimacy and attachment concerns. Michael speaks English and brings nine years of professional experience to his practice.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through feelings and figure out what matters to them. Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded. The work often centers on small changes that add up over time rather than quick fixes.

Michael uses a mix of approaches depending on the person’s needs. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead, and cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also incorporates skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed.

Over nine years Michael has supported people dealing with complex situations such as bipolar mood concerns, co-occurring substance use, domestic violence history, and long-standing family-of-origin issues. He can help with issues like abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.

People who choose to work with him can expect collaborative goal setting and practical tools to try between sessions. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How key approaches guide online work

Attachment-based work looks at how past relationship patterns show up now and helps people notice recurring reactions in close relationships. It can be useful for intimacy struggles, abandonment issues, and communication problems.

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. The therapist reflects what’s said and helps people find their own path forward, which supports self-esteem and motivation to change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps and gives concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depression. CBT often includes short exercises to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to real-life needs rather than fitting people into a single model.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings so therapy stays practical and focused on daily life.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michael address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, and related concerns such as self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He offers a straightforward, nonjudgmental space and focuses on collaborative goal setting. Sessions usually emphasize practical tools and small changes to try between meetings.

How much professional experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional experience supporting people through a range of issues including substance use concerns and family-of-origin problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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