Michael Hutchinson
LMHC
Florida
Compassionate, practical counseling for change
Continue with MichaelAt a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH15723
- NPI
- 1851725220
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational Interviewing
- Values-focused work
- Skill-based tools
About Michael
Michael Hutchinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who uses a practical, client-centered approach. He often leans on Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons for change. He combines that with clear, evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches. Sessions aim to meet people where they are and focus on real-life steps they can try between appointments.
Hutch has worked in mental health since 2012 and has held an active Florida LMHC license since 2018. His career includes work in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, which exposed him to a range of challenges. These include trauma, persistent or severe mental illness, relationship problems, and substance use concerns.
In sessions he treats people as the expert on their own life. He avoids giving one-size-fits-all advice and instead helps clients clarify their values and goals. That process is paired with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods when a more values-focused or empathetic stance fits best. Dialectical behavior therapy skills may be used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when helpful. The aim is to create a plan that fits each person’s needs and everyday life.
People often come to Hutch for help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addictions, ADHD, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. He also addresses specific areas such as attachment issues, impulsivity, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and problems related to sexual expression and kink.
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How therapeutic styles guide online care
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for steps that feel doable. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action in line with those values, even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches specific skills to change patterns that cause distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily routine. That conversation continues across sessions so strategies evolve as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten the time needed to attend, or allow for sessions when traveling. It can also make it simpler to use practical tools during calls, like worksheets or behavioral experiments, so skills can be practiced between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed here?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes, plus areas like ADHD, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize client-centered conversation and Motivational Interviewing to explore reasons for change, paired with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and related methods.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been working in mental health since 2012 and has held a Florida LMHC license since 2018, with about six years as a licensed clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds the designation LMHC and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online appointments are available.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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