Michael Barrett , LPC

Michael Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 15 years of clinical experience. He has assisted people coping with stress and anxiety, managing addictions, working through grief and loss, and developing skills for anger management. His work also addresses related concerns such as dependent personality patterns, drug and alcohol addiction, issues around forgiveness and impulsivity, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.

He approaches therapy from the view that each person is the expert on their own life and brings strengths that can be used to overcome challenges. Sessions are shaped around clients' goals and existing resources, with an emphasis on practical tools and collaborative exploration. Barrett is employed full-time during the day in a metropolitan community health setting and provides online therapy in the evenings.

He conducts sessions in English and holds license number MI LPC 6401011210. Michael is not accepting new clients at this time, but he recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage and respects the effort involved in seeking support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael Barrett uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients' perspectives and goals guide the work; this approach helps people build on their existing strengths and gain clarity about what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to teach practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which is useful for stress, impulsivity, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael works with clients to explore which methods suit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to engage in therapy outside traditional office hours. In his practice, sessions may take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to apply therapeutic skills in daily life.