Michael Mudgett , LPC

Michael Mudgett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 18 years of clinical experience. He works with adults 17 years and older, couples, and families to strengthen communication, build listening skills, and address intimacy concerns alongside the personal challenges that arise across the lifespan.

He frequently supports people entangled in interpersonal conflicts or those who have limited insight into their role in relational patterns at home, work, or among friends. Michael takes a warm, interactive approach, meeting people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring treatment to each person or family’s specific needs.

His practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, parenting, sleep and eating challenges, anger, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, infidelity, isolation, and forgiveness.

Michael integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches to help clients develop practical coping skills and clearer insight. He combines therapeutic skill with a collaborative, strengths-based stance to support people as they navigate life transitions and pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard to help clients explore their experience and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Michael will work collaboratively with each person or couple to determine which methods fit best based on individual goals, preferences, and the challenges at hand, and he adapts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities and allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not feasible.