Michael Wilson

LPC

Michigan

Compassionate, practical counseling for adults

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Michigan / 6401000943

NPI

1497207419

Experience

31 years

Languages

English

Location

Michigan

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Client-centered care
   • Motivational interviewing
   • Practical goal setting

   About Michael

   Michael Wilson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over three decades of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. His approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at practical progress without labels.

   He uses a client-centered style that keeps each person’s goals front and center. Michael draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address painful thoughts and feelings, and Solution-Focused tools to build clear next steps. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the person can handle.

   Michael’s background includes work in rehabilitation and mental health settings, where he supported a wide range of adults facing complex health and life challenges. This history informs his practical focus on what tends to help in day-to-day life. He emphasizes strengths and what a person already does well.

   In the room he listens first and asks questions to clarify what matters most. Then he shares approaches that have helped others in similar situations and helps set realistic goals. The work is meant to fit into a person’s life and move toward better functioning.

   People who choose him can expect a steady, patient guide who values collaboration and real-world solutions. He practices in Michigan and works with English-speaking clients only.

2. How these approaches translate to online work

   Michael commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their readiness for change and find personal reasons to move forward. That approach focuses on listening, reflective questions, and supporting a person’s own motivation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and emotions while deciding what matters most and taking committed action toward those values.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to test methods and adjust based on what a person prefers and what helps them reach their goals. Sessions emphasize what is useful and feasible for daily life rather than fitting everyone into a single method.
   
   Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy while managing health, mobility, or caregiving responsibilities. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to learn which online options are offered and which will best match individual needs and routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

   Also works with

   GriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   31+ years

   Listed in

   Michigan

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Michael help address?

   He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, career issues, depression, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on aging issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and related concerns.

   What is his therapeutic style like?

   His style is client-centered and collaborative. He listens first, then helps set practical goals based on what the person finds important.

   How much experience does he have?

   He has 31 years of experience working in rehabilitation and mental health settings with a wide range of adults. That background shapes his practical approach to problem solving.

   What credentials and region should I know about?

   He holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan. Sessions are conducted in English.

   Can I work with him from outside the United States?

   International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for people located where his practice allows.

   What session formats are available?

   Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats are offered. The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats.

   How are fees and payment handled?

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

   What do I do to start therapy?

   Click 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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