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Michael White

Michael White

LICSW

Rhode Island

Supportive LICSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Rhode Island / ISW03002; LICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW126374
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Rhode Island

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    • Goal centered
    • Practical skills
    • Collaborative care

    About Michael

    Michael White is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Rhode Island who helps people when life feels overwhelming. He meets people where they are and works together with them to set goals that matter to them. His approach is practical and respectful, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.

    He has ten years of experience in mental health settings, including work on inpatient psychiatric units and individual counseling in high schools. That background means he is familiar with crisis moments and ongoing everyday struggles. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help people make changes that fit their lives.

    Sessions are collaborative and goal-driven. Michael emphasizes clear steps and useful skills people can try between meetings. He also pays attention to values and motivation when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change.

    Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, and career or relationship difficulties. He also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, men’s issues, mood disorders including seasonal affective disorder, and social anxiety.

    Michael aims to help each person build tools that work for them. He encourages honest conversation and practical problem solving. His style is direct, empathetic, and focused on helping people move toward goals they choose.

  2. How Michael’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation. It’s useful when someone feels unsure, stuck, or unready to take a next step. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience, offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening while the individual sets the pace. Together these approaches give a therapist options to support both short-term problem solving and longer-term value-driven goals. Michael will work collaboratively to figure out which combination best fits someone’s needs and preferences rather than prescribing one way of working.

    If you’re considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Many people find remote sessions help them fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity when schedules change. Some formats can also be shorter check-ins or phone-first contacts that require less bandwidth or avoid being on camera. Talk with the therapist during intake to choose an approach and session rhythm that fits your life and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Rhode Island, Massachusetts

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Michael commonly address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship and career concerns among others.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He takes a collaborative, goal-focused approach that emphasizes practical skills and motivation. Sessions aim to set clear steps people can try between meetings.

    What kind of experience does he bring?

    Michael has ten years of experience, including work on inpatient psychiatric units and individual counseling with high school students.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is an MA, LICSW licensed in Rhode Island and practices out of Rhode Island.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are fees and payment handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

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