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Michael Schneider, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Mood
See online therapy options- CBT and solution-focused
- Behavior change focus
- Caregiver stress support
About Michael
Michael Schneider is an LPC licensed in Michigan with 22 years of professional experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns like compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
He focuses on short-term, practical approaches that encourage behavioral change. Sessions emphasize specific steps people can try between meetings. He uses solution-focused methods and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Michael pays attention to what a person already does well and builds on those strengths. He aims to give clear feedback that clients can use, even when that feedback is hard to hear. That direct style is meant to move ideas into action and help clients make steady progress.
He believes mental health ties to physical health, so he discusses nutrition and activity when they relate to mood or energy. He also considers both conscious thinking and underlying patterns when planning work together. This means sessions include both practical skills and discussions of deeper habits.
People who prefer focused, structured work and clear behavioral steps may find his approach useful. To start, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and test small changes in behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress by breaking problems into manageable parts and practicing different responses.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which zeroes in on practical goals and next steps. That approach looks for what is already working and builds quick, achievable changes that fit everyday life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences during the initial contacts and together decide which methods to emphasize. That planning helps keep sessions focused and goal-oriented.
The biography does not specify exact online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule by removing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to practice techniques in their usual environments and review homework between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, life purpose, men's issues, mood disorders, and self-love.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses short-term, solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral ideas to target thinking and behavior. Sessions emphasize clear steps and practical strategies to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional work experience in counseling and psychotherapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
What languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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