Michael Brown, LMHC, LPC
Pennsylvania · 7 years in practice
Michael Brown is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people regain calm and clarity.
License and registration
- LPC, Pennsylvania
- PC013943 · expires February 2027
- LMHC, Florida
- MH23926 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1265193379 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Michael
Michael Brown is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people regain calm and clarity. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for those feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or major life changes. He uses a blend of approaches to match each person's needs.
Sessions emphasize real tools for coping, clearer communication, and steps to manage intense feelings like anger or panic. Michael also addresses relationship strain, intimacy issues, parenting stress, career pressures, and burnout or compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
His background includes seven years working in clinical settings and holding two master’s degrees. He holds the LMHC credential and the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania. He works in English and can connect with international clients when scheduling allows.
Michael often incorporates mindfulness-based methods and EMDR into sessions to help people process past wounds that still affect everyday life. He pairs those techniques with cognitive and emotion-focused work so clients learn both insight and practical skills. People can expect a calm, empathetic presence and clear, doable steps between meetings.
The focus is on helping clients notice what matters, try small changes, and reduce symptoms so daily life feels more manageable.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then act on what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that align with personal values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping during life transitions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on understanding and shifting emotional responses to improve closeness and communication in relationships. It can be helpful for intimacy-related concerns and emotional connection struggles.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Over time the plan can shift based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video is good for in-depth work and face-to-face connection, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or ongoing support, and the mix helps people keep continuity while managing schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Sessions focus on practical tools and present-day coping combined with exploration of past wounds. The tone is empathic and straightforward, with attention to both feelings and problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Michael has seven years of clinical work and brings broad vocational and life experience alongside his graduate training.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes; he accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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