Therapist profile
Michael Brown, LMHC, LPC
Pennsylvania
LMHC and LPC - Anger and Trauma support
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- CredentialsLMHC, LPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC013943; LMHC, Florida / MH23926
- NPI1265193379
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Trauma-informed care
About Michael
Michael Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of clinical experience. He practices in Pennsylvania and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, career concerns, ADHD, and anger.
He focuses on practical steps people can use to manage strong feelings and repeated patterns. Sessions tend to include present-focused skills and ways to notice thoughts and urges without acting on them. Michael also draws on therapies that address painful memories when those memories keep getting in the way of daily life.
Michael uses approaches that help people identify values, test assumptions, and build new habits. He often blends acceptance and change strategies so clients can tolerate discomfort while making steady behavioral shifts. Cognitive tools are used to track patterns and try out different responses in everyday situations.
When trauma is part of the picture, he includes methods aimed at processing traumatic material so memories feel less overwhelming. Emotion-focused work is also used to help people name and express difficult feelings more clearly, and to improve how they connect with others.
His background includes graduate study at the master’s level and a range of professional experience across clinical settings. Michael asks straightforward questions in sessions and works collaboratively to set goals. To begin, readers are invited to use the online matching steps to schedule an initial appointment and see what a first session feels like.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values while learning to sit with uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing more useful ways of thinking and behaving to change patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and expressing core emotions to improve how someone connects with others and manages strong feelings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals, what has or hasn’t helped before, and practical needs. That choice can change over time as goals shift or new issues come up.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Working remotely also lets people practice skills in the settings where they usually get triggered, which can speed up learning and make changes stick.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, anger, bipolar and depression among other concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a mix of acceptance-based and cognitive approaches along with emotion-focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working in clinical settings with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients; sessions are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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