- Goal focused
- Skill building
- Compassionate style
About Michael
Dr. Michael Mitchell greets people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out. He invites a short description of what brought someone in so the first session can focus on immediate concerns. His style is warm and interactive and aims to help people find practical steps forward.
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - based in Georgia. He has three years of clinical experience and works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance and process addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, doable changes.
His approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused and humanistic ideas. That means sessions often include simple thinking exercises, goal-setting, and attention to values and meaning. He also draws on mindfulness and existential perspectives when people are facing big questions or grief.
Dr. Mitchell uses practical exercises to build everyday skills. He helps people break cycles of behaviors that get in the way of functioning at work, home, or in relationships. He also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, blended family issues, multicultural concerns, and workplace challenges.
To get started he asks a brief note about current struggles so the first appointment can be focused. The work is collaborative, with an emphasis on clear steps, skill practice, and measuring small gains over time.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Many people respond well to cognitive behavioral therapy because it focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. CBT uses simple exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, and change unhelpful thinking. Existential therapy looks at values and meaning when life feels empty or overwhelming and can help people facing grief, loss, or major life questions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together choose techniques that fit the situation. This means sessions can emphasize skill practice, goal-setting, or reflective dialogue depending on what the client needs.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continued work after a disruptive event and helps maintain progress through regular, scheduled sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Typical concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and coping with disaster-related stress. There are also focused areas like caregiver strain, codependency, and workplace problems.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Therapy combines cognitive behavioral tools, solution-focused work, and humanistic ideas. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical exercises, and attention to values and meaning.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has three years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, grief, and substance or process addictions.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Georgia licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices from Georgia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and provider availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.