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Michael Northsea

Michael Northsea

LMHC

Florida

Practical, collaborative counseling with lifestyle focus

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH10241
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Client-centered care
    • Motivational support
    • Holistic strategies

    About Michael

    Michael Northsea is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. He focuses on helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Michael speaks English and brings 18 years of experience in the mental health field.

    Michael’s own health journey shaped his approach to counseling. After serious medical challenges he explored whole-food nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle changes and now includes those ideas when they fit a person’s goals. He tends to combine talk-based methods with practical, everyday strategies like movement, mindfulness, and dietary choices.

    In session he draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s lead and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and Emotionally-Focused ideas when feelings need attention.

    Work with Michael is presented as collaborative and practical. He encourages simple steps - shortmeditation, exercise, and whole-food choices - alongside talking through difficult moments. The focus is on manageable changes that fit into daily life.

    Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and logistics. To begin, visitors choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  2. How therapeutic approaches guide online work

    Michael uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change, often by listening for values and small next steps. This approach can be useful for issues like addictions, motivation around lifestyle shifts, or making difficult choices. Client-Centered Therapy is another touchstone - sessions focus on the person's priorities and move at their pace, which helps when someone is uncertain about what they want to address. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavioral experiments, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping strategies.

    Figuring out which approach fits is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and daily life, then suggest a path and adjust techniques over time. You and the therapist decide together which ideas to try and which to set aside.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know the formats offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. It also lets therapists use shared tools like worksheets, guided mindfulness practices, and homework that fit into everyday routines. If you want to explore how these approaches might work for you online, mention your goals when you complete the matching questionnaire.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Antisocial personalityCancerMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    18+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Michael commonly help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    His style blends person-led listening with practical techniques. He uses client-centered methods alongside CBT and Motivational Interviewing to support change.

    What is his professional background?

    He has 18 years in mental health work and has practiced as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2009 in Florida.

    Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

    He is based in Florida and holds the LMHC credential as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are costs and billing handled?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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