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Tina Bacigalupo, LPC
Michigan
LPC in Michigan - Stress and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Tina
Tina Bacigalupo is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, career questions, and major life changes. Tina uses straightforward methods to notice patterns that get in the way and to try different ways of responding.
Clients can expect direct, practical conversation about what is happening now and what could change. Tina often works from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on client-centered listening and mindfulness to slow down strong reactions and clarify priorities.
Her practice pays attention to common relationship issues such as communication problems, infidelity, blended family concerns, and divorce or separation. She also helps people facing abandonment, isolation, guilt and shame, control issues, and problems tied to aging or family roles.
Tina uses motivational interviewing and narrative therapy techniques when helpful to explore values, strengthen motivation, and reframe difficult stories. Sessions focus on small, testable steps people can try between meetings to see what helps.
Her approach is conversational and goal-oriented. She helps people set practical objectives, track progress, and adjust plans when needed. Readers in Michigan who prefer to work in English will find a practitioner who emphasizes clear strategies and steady problem solving.
Practical approaches for online sessions
Many clients work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on concrete steps - for example tracking a worry, testing a prediction, and trying an alternate response - which helps with anxiety, stress, and relationship patterns.Client-Centered Therapy is about being listened to and having the therapist reflect what matters most. That can help people clarify goals and feel understood while they decide what changes to try. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support clearer choices during stressful moments.
Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, and then propose ways to proceed. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the work unfolds.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, and caregiving by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow for flexible pacing of homework and practice between meetings, which supports trying the small experiments central to CBT and related approaches.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
Tina focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like abandonment, family problems, infidelity, and loneliness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using problem-solving, behavioral experiments, and reflective listening to help clients notice patterns and try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with adults on a range of life and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - credentialing and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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