Michael Bombka, LMHC

Florida · 25 years in practice

Michael Bombka is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH7297 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1396881702 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Bombka is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He draws on 25 years of experience to offer steady support and practical guidance during hard moments. He focuses on respectful, sensitive care and aims to tailor conversations to each person's needs.

Sessions move at the client's pace and emphasize listening first. Michael uses clear language and straightforward steps so people know what to expect.

Background and approach

His approach combines several methods to match the issue at hand. He draws on client-centered work to follow a person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

He also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is part of his toolkit when trauma and painful memories are central concerns. Michael also incorporates existential ideas when people are wrestling with meaning, and hypnotherapy when appropriate to support relaxation and focus.

He aims to make the process collaborative. Clients can expect honest feedback, a calm presence, and concrete options to try between sessions. Michael works from Florida and offers services in English to people in other places as well.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. He uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Michael names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and trust. Online sessions use this approach to help people notice connection patterns and try new ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small changes. This method works well online when people want practical tools to reduce anxiety or lift mood. EMDR, when used, centers on processing distressing memories and the reactions they cause; it can be adapted to remote work for people dealing with trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match approaches to goals and preferences. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress or new needs appear.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full session when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can fit a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, notes between sessions, or ongoing support when writing feels easier. These formats make regular contact more flexible and let people fit therapy into busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He emphasizes respectful, sensitive listening and tailors conversations to each person's needs, offering straightforward, practical steps.

What is his professional background?

He has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.

Are other languages or international sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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