Michael Kolpinski , LPC

Michael Kolpinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 19 years of clinical experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, training that informs a practical, skills-based approach to care.

He works with people facing depressive and mood disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, adjustment challenges, addictions, and social stressors. He focuses on identifying the thoughts and patterns that intensify emotional distress and offers structured techniques to reduce symptoms and restore daily functioning.

Michael primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy to explore how thinking shapes feelings and behavior, helping clients challenge and change beliefs that contribute to suffering. He adapts each plan to the individual, integrating humor when appropriate to strengthen rapport and ease difficult conversations. His goal is to collaborate with clients to build practical strategies for coping, improving communication, and managing emotions so they can move toward clearer, more stable daily functioning.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Michael Kolpinski integrates evidence-based methods to guide online work in ways that are practical and goal oriented. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic stance - the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own values and goals, which supports work on self-esteem, attachment concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by teaching concrete skills for coping and problem solving. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple present-moment practices and awareness skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Michael collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so the work stays relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, access support from different locations, and practice skills between sessions with guidance from licensed professionals and therapists.