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Michael Wilson, LPCC
Kentucky
LPCC - Stress and Anxiety focused
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Wilson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with 24 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
He uses straightforward, skills-based work to help people notice what keeps them stuck. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of responding. Michael also uses client-centered methods to make space for what matters to each person.
Over two decades in practice have included many problem types. He has worked with people facing abandonment and attachment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric matters, chronic pain and illness, cancer, and caregiver stress. He has also supported clients dealing with codependency, commitment worries, communication problems, control issues, and a range of personality-related concerns.
Michael incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness to help with emotion regulation and staying present when feelings are intense. Motivational interviewing appears in sessions when people are weighing change and want help clarifying their next steps.
Sessions are practical and focused. Conversations aim to surface patterns, try small experiments, and build repeatable habits. For new clients he starts by asking what matters most and then works collaboratively to set clear, manageable goals.
How CBT, client-centered work, and DBT translate to online sessions
Michael integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the persons concerns and priorities, letting them set the pace and topics for each session. DBT supplies concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication when feelings run high.Figuring out the right approach is part of the early work. He will talk with each person about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. That decision process is collaborative and practical rather than theoretical.
The biography does not list explicit session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a break, choosing not to use video when bandwidth is low, or avoiding travel time to an office. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep progress consistent with everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through small, practical experiments.
What is his professional background?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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