Therapist profile
Michael Wilson, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addiction
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Michigan / 6401000943
- NPI1497207419
- Experience31 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- ACT based techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Goal focused work
About Michael
Michael Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 31 years of practice. He works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
He takes a straightforward, client-centered approach. He listens first and treats each person as the expert on their own life. He draws from several methods and adapts what he uses to the situation rather than following a single formula.
Sessions typically focus on setting realistic, concrete goals. He combines practical strategies with conversations that clarify values and priorities. That can mean looking at choices that support steady behavior change or identifying small, manageable steps to reduce tension and irritability.
His toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are used to help with motivation, coping skills, and making actionable plans when emotions like anger or frustration get in the way.
Michael's background includes work in rehabilitation and mental health settings across age groups. He has supported people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, addiction, loneliness, and life transitions. He aims to form a collaborative relationship that focuses on practical progress rather than labels.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that matter despite difficult emotions, which can help with anger and long-term stress.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to strengthen a person's own reasons for change. That approach uses focused conversations to resolve mixed feelings and build motivation for concrete steps, useful when addiction or avoidance links with anger.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the collaborative work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress or new challenges appear so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current online session options before booking because formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or reduce the need to travel. These practical benefits often help people sustain regular work on anger, mood, and coping skills without promising a particular format.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related concerns does he support?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, resentment that builds over time, and related issues like impulsivity and stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a client-centered way, listening first and then using practical methods to set and pursue realistic goals.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 31 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation and mental health settings.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Michigan.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the profile.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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