- Focus on thoughts
- Everyday habit work
- Affirming stance
About Michael
Michael Fentress is a licensed mental health counselor who brings ten years of clinical experience to his work. He holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida. He creates an empathetic, affirming space for people facing depression, addiction, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges.
He focuses on helping people develop self-love and grow out of isolation. Many clients come for relationship difficulties, workplace stress, or to make sense of past trauma. He also addresses concerns such as anxiety, grief, ADHD, and issues related to intimacy and sexual identity.
Michael aims to understand each person's story before suggesting a way forward. Sessions concentrate on thoughts and everyday habits, patterns that shape how people react to stress and to others. He uses practical conversations and reflective exercises to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.
His style is warm and nonjudgmental. He encourages small, realistic steps toward goals like improved mood, clearer boundaries, or better communication. Progress is discussed in concrete terms so people know what to practice between sessions.
Clients who choose his approach can expect collaborative work that links feelings, behavior, and life choices. He supports people through change with steady guidance and straightforward tools for handling difficult moments.
He focuses on helping people develop self-love and grow out of isolation. Many clients come for relationship difficulties, workplace stress, or to make sense of past trauma. He also addresses concerns such as anxiety, grief, ADHD, and issues related to intimacy and sexual identity.
Michael aims to understand each person's story before suggesting a way forward. Sessions concentrate on thoughts and everyday habits, patterns that shape how people react to stress and to others. He uses practical conversations and reflective exercises to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.
His style is warm and nonjudgmental. He encourages small, realistic steps toward goals like improved mood, clearer boundaries, or better communication. Progress is discussed in concrete terms so people know what to practice between sessions.
Clients who choose his approach can expect collaborative work that links feelings, behavior, and life choices. He supports people through change with steady guidance and straightforward tools for handling difficult moments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida, Wisconsin
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful when someone feels stuck or wants clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current ways of relating and can help people improve connection and trust in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the client's needs. That collaborative process helps make sure sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the places they live and then reflect on what worked in the next session.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
He works with a wide range of issues including addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and career questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm and nonjudgmental, focusing on practical steps and examining thoughts and everyday habits to change behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with people facing emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.