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Michael Chapman

Michael Chapman

LPC, LCMHC

North Carolina

Compassionate counselor focused on your strengths

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LCMHC
License
LPC, Michigan / 6401008776; LCMHC, North Carolina / 18586
Experience
22 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Person-centered approach
    • Motivational interviewing
    • 22 years experience

    About Michael

    Michael Chapman is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 22 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and issues that affect self-esteem and motivation. He emphasizes listening and supporting people as they work toward clearer thinking and better coping.

    Michael centers sessions on the person in front of him. He practices Client-Centered Therapy, which means he guides conversations so clients can express thoughts and feelings and make their own connections. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their readiness for change and find internal reasons to move forward.

    Over his career he has worked with military service members and with people facing deployment, reintegration, and post-traumatic stress concerns. He also supports people dealing with first responder issues, grief at end of life, addiction, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and career direction.

    Sessions focus on active listening, empathy, and helping clients reflect on their experiences. The therapist aims to create space for people to identify goals and small steps toward them. Michael describes the first meeting as an overview, with later sessions diving deeper into the concerns that matter most.

    He practices in North Carolina and works in English. For those outside the region, international clients are accepted; confirm specific scheduling and format options before booking.

  2. How Michael's Approaches Translate to Online Work

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person and on active listening. The therapist reflects feelings and helps people make connections between thoughts and emotions, which can be done through discussion and guided reflection in online sessions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person's reasons for change and strengthening their own motivation, which often involves asking open questions and summarizing what the person says to highlight their values and goals.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client will collaborate to see which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining person-centered listening with motivational questions and practical goal-setting work over several meetings.

    Confirm session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find remote sessions help them maintain continuity of care while traveling or working different shifts. Discuss scheduling and format options when you set up the first appointment to match the plan to your everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesCareer difficulties

    Additional focus areas

    First responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    22+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan, North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does he help with?

    He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and self-esteem issues, plus addictions, career questions, and relationship worries.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He practices Client-Centered Therapy and uses Motivational Interviewing, focusing on listening, empathy, and helping clients find their own reasons to change.

    What is his professional background?

    He has 22 years of professional work experience and has worked with military service members on deployment, reintegration, and PTSD-related concerns.

    What credentials and location should I know about?

    He holds the LPC credential and is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and practices in North Carolina.

    Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted; confirm details about scheduling and format before booking.

    How are sessions conducted?

    Please confirm current session formats before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

    How does pricing work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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