Therapist profile
Michael Fentress, LMHC, LPC
LMHC and LPC - family and parenting concerns
Continue with MichaelAbout
- Addictions
- Attachment work
- Depression
About Michael
Michael Fentress is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with ten years of experience. He is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and in Wisconsin as an LPC. He works with people coping with depression, addiction, trauma, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and other stresses that affect daily life.
He typically begins by listening to what feels most pressing. He helps people name practical goals and notice the patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions are direct and conversational. Clients can expect clear tasks to try between meetings and plain feedback about what is and is not working.
Michael draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based work, emotionally-focused strategies, and client-centered practice. He uses these methods to help people manage strong emotions, improve close relationships, and make steady changes in behavior. The focus is on what a person wants to change and which steps will move them toward it.
He has experience supporting LGBTQ people, those facing grief or identity concerns, and adults handling life transitions such as career shifts or caregiver stress. He also works with issues like ADHD, intimacy-related struggles, and compassion fatigue. The emphasis is practical problem solving rather than labels.
Sessions are offered in English and are provided by a clinician based in Florida. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform's matching and scheduling process.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking values-guided actions despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help when avoidance or worry gets in the way of everyday life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, or stress.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns with others. It is useful for people struggling with closeness, trust, or repetitive relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting someone join from a different location. Licensed professionals use these practical advantages to help clients keep therapy consistent with busy schedules.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with depression, addiction, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and related stresses listed under his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and practical. He listens, sets clear goals, and suggests tasks to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience as a licensed counselor working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Florida. His licensing details are FL LMHC and WI LPC as noted.
Can he see clients who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.