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Rev. Michael Abell, LPC
Pennsylvania
LPC counselor - relationships and family
See online therapy options- CBT focused methods
- Family and parenting
- Stress and anxiety
About Michael
Rev. Michael Abell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 11 years of professional experience. He brings a background in pastoral ministry and many years of direct counseling with people facing relationship and family strains. He lists areas such as stress, anxiety, parenting, addictions, grief, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes among his practice concerns.
He completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2017 and combines that academic work with long experience in pastoral settings. Much of his early work came from ministry roles beginning in 2001, and he has continued counseling across different community settings since then. He notes experience with blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, family of origin problems, and young adult challenges.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps and clear strategies. He uses approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix guides conversations about thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and supports specific problem-solving and communication work.
He has worked with people of many faith backgrounds as well as those with no faith, and with straight and LGBTQIA individuals. He emphasizes the client as the expert on their own life and looks to build on strengths to address current problems.
People who prefer structured, goal-oriented work with attention to relationships and daily habits may find his style a fit. Those considering sessions should confirm current session options before scheduling a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Rev. Michael Abell lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy among his primary approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses to change behaviors and mood. It is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related skills, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on patterns in close relationships and helps people identify emotional responses and try new ways of connecting when intimacy or relationship issues cause distress.He also uses Client-Centered and Solution-Focused ideas to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about current needs, goals, and preferences and then choose strategies that fit those priorities in a collaborative way.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use approaches like CBT worksheets, communication exercises, and focused relationship work between appointments to practice skills in daily life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, addictions, grief, depression, ADHD, and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured approaches that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and communication to support problem solving and skill building.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of counseling experience, a background in pastoral ministry since 2001, and completed an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2017.
What credentials and region does he practice under?
He is an LPC in Pennsylvania and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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