- Goal focused
- Thought work
- Present moment skills
About Michael
Michael Kolpinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut. He brings 19 years of clinical experience and degrees in psychology and clinical mental health counseling. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by mood changes, anxiety, anger, or low self-esteem. He also works with concerns like bipolar disorder and depression.
Clients come for many reasons, including relationship stress, grief, hoarding, and problems with communication. Michael describes common focus areas as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, dissociation, and impulse control. He also supports people facing hospice and end-of-life concerns and those coping with guilt and shame.
He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice and change thoughts that worsen feelings and behavior. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s lead, and on Mindfulness techniques that build present-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused approaches are added when a short-term, goal-oriented plan fits the situation.
Sessions are adapted to what each person needs. Michael aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. He uses clear language and sometimes light humor to build working rapport. He works with individual adults seeking steady, goal-focused support.
For someone juggling work, family, and mental health symptoms, he focuses on small, concrete steps you can try between sessions. That can make challenges feel more manageable and help people notice progress as they go.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead. In practice this means the therapist checks in about what matters most to the client and adjusts the pace and topics to fit those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Online sessions can include working through thought records, behavioral experiments, and homework to try between meetings.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the client's goals, needs, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. That conversation is part of early sessions and can change over time as progress is tracked.
The profile does not list which online formats are used, so confirm available session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life because sessions can be scheduled without travel, phone check-ins may be shorter, and tools like worksheets or guided mindfulness exercises are easy to share during or between meetings. These practical benefits can make it easier to keep regular momentum toward goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar concerns, and depression, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, hoarding, and end-of-life concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Therapy is practical and direct, focused on changing thoughts and behaviors that cause distress. He uses clear language and sometimes gentle humor to keep sessions grounded and collaborative.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of clinical work experience supporting adults with mood, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are supported.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.