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Michael Anderson, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW - Stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- Trauma-informed focus
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Anderson is a Masters-level Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with six years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and problems with sleep and self-esteem. He also lists support for LGBT concerns, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and career and life-change issues.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. He also uses elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, existential thinking, and Jungian ideas when those perspectives fit a person’s concerns. Sessions often include focused exercises, practical skills work, and discussion of patterns that keep problems repeating.
Michael describes himself as someone who knows workplace stress and life change from long experience in heavy industry, then moved into clinical work after his own struggles with mood and addiction. That background shapes a direct, practical style aimed at clear problem solving and steady skill building rather than abstract discussion.
Typical work includes breaking cycles of recurring thoughts and reactions, learning mindfulness and emotion-regulation skills, and addressing trauma from a perspective that centers events and their effects. He also offers coaching-style support for people wanting to develop creative or vocational goals.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies by location. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Michael frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, sleep and patterns that keep repeating because it breaks problems into specific thoughts and behaviors to change.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance, and mindfulness skills. DBT is useful when strong emotions, anger, or impulsive behaviors make daily life harder. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is sometimes used to help people track and name core feelings and the patterns they create in relationships.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which approaches to use. That conversation helps set specific skill targets and short practical steps to try between sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find digital work supports steady practice of CBT and DBT skills because exercises and homework can be reviewed between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as sleep problems and low self-esteem.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify repeating thought and behavior patterns and to try alternative responses. Sessions often include specific exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Masters-level clinician with six years of experience and previous long-term work in heavy industry that informs a practical approach to problems.
Which credential and location apply to his practice?
He practices as an LICSW licensed in Minnesota and provides services based in that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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