Therapist profile
Michael Hutchinson, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH15723
- NPI1851725220
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT and ACT techniques
- Trauma informed care
- Values based work
About Michael
Michael Hutchinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of post-licensure experience and a history of work in mental health since 2012. He goes by Hutch and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Hutch blends a constructivist outlook with evidence-based techniques. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related methods to help people notice thoughts, feelings, and patterns that get in the way. Sessions aim to clarify values and give practical tools rather than offering one-size-fits-all answers.
He has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. That variety informs how he approaches severe or persistent mental health concerns alongside everyday stresses. He often focuses on trauma and relationship dynamics when those issues are present.
In session, he treats clients as the expert on their own life. Conversations seek to develop insight based on the client’s values so choices reflect what matters to them. He prefers collaborative planning over directing or prescribing solutions.
Hutch keeps up with current research and integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques when they fit a person’s goals. He also works with more specific concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, impulsivity, OCD symptoms, dissociation, and aspects of kink and alternative sex culture.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) looks at values and committed action; it helps people reduce the struggle with strong feelings by learning to act in line with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills useful for high reactivity or impulsive responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest methods to try. That process is collaborative so the plan can change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since specific formats are not listed on the profile. Online sessions can make it simpler to check in during a lunch break or avoid travel time, and some formats use less bandwidth or allow a shorter, focused check-in when that suits the person.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and relationship difficulties, plus a wide range of other concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is constructivist and collaborative, using evidence-based tools like CBT and ACT to identify patterns and build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked in mental health since 2012 and has held active licensure as an LMHC in Florida since 2018.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he provide?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How is payment handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.