Therapist profile
Michael Ermalinski, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and relationship concerns
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- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction and recovery
- Communication skills
About Michael
Michael Ermalinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 32 years of clinical experience. He draws on graduate study in clinical settings and university training in psychology and education. He sees adults facing common and complex life concerns and lists family and parenting among his focus areas.
He helps people manage anxiety, stress, and depression, including bipolar mood concerns. He also talks with clients about relationship strain, intimacy issues, and recovery from trauma and abuse. Addictions, grief, anger, and career strain are part of his regular practice.
Michael uses a range of methods rather than a single technique. He describes client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches. He also uses dialectical behavior ideas and motivational interviewing when they help move a client forward.
Sessions tend to focus on practical skills and clearer communication. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and practices alternatives in the room. For parents or adults managing family conflict, he addresses boundaries, codependency, and communication problems.
Over three decades he has kept a mix of clinical and research-informed perspectives. That background is used to structure sessions and to track progress. People who want straightforward discussion and active steps often find his approach direct and focused.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client steer goals. It centers the client's concerns and supports clearer decision-making and communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete coping and emotion-regulation skills useful for intense emotions and relationship stress.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences with the client and suggest which methods to try first. Plans can shift over time based on how the work is going and what the client finds most helpful.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that fit a lunch break, and it can let people connect from a quieter spot rather than needing to commute. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches so the same practical skills and communication work can be practiced across in-person and remote sessions.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, career concerns, and several family-related topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical methods such as CBT and DBT skills, and uses psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of experience in clinical work and related research-informed practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.
Can he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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