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Mike Driscoll, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Existential perspective
About Mike
Mike Driscoll is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 14 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and major life changes. He works with adults who are looking for straightforward, practical ways to feel more able to cope.
He focuses on clear, structured methods that encourage people to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mike uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. He also draws on existential ideas about meaning and Solution-Focused techniques to set concrete, short-term goals.
In a session he talks through what is most pressing and looks for small, doable steps. That can mean practicing a different way to react, testing a new routine, or trying a short exercise between meetings. He values collaboration - he listens to what has worked before and builds from there.
Mike has additional experience with aging and geriatric issues, first responder concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and matters linked to guilt, forgiveness, and life purpose. He also supports people dealing with obsessions, compulsions, and paranoia.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. People who want to start are invited to review online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Mike uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test thoughts and behaviors that add to anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on small, practical experiments and skills that can be practiced between sessions. Existential Therapy helps people look at meaning and life direction when coping with loss or major change. It encourages clear questions about values and priorities rather than offering quick fixes. Solution-Focused Therapy aims for short-term, actionable goals and emphasizes what is already working in day-to-day life.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He discusses options with each person and adapts methods based on the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps decide which interventions to try first and how to measure progress.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. It also makes it possible to work across different time zones for international clients. Discuss format preferences during the matching step to find an arrangement that fits everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. He also has experience with aging issues, first responder matters, end-of-life counseling, guilt and forgiveness, obsessions and paranoia.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, structured approach that focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions emphasize clear steps and exercises that can be tried between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience as a clinician. That background includes work with bereavement and adjustment to major life changes.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know what is offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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