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- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered work
About Michael
Michael Hutchinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of post-licensure experience and more than a decade working in mental health settings. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and grief among his focus areas. He also notes experience with bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and coping with life changes.
Hutch’s approach combines client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He frames clients as experts on their own lives and avoids giving prescriptive advice.
Work history includes inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings in Florida. That range shaped his experience with trauma and persistent mental health conditions, and with relationship-related difficulties. He names additional focus topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, domestic violence, dissociation, and compulsive behaviors.
In sessions he emphasizes values and personal choice. Conversations aim to build insight about what matters to the person and what small changes could make life more manageable. He keeps learning and uses research-backed techniques drawn from multiple approaches.
People who want straightforward discussion about problems at home, reactive emotions, or patterns that keep repeating may find this style practical. The work is collaborative and often focuses on skills, thinking patterns, and clearer decision-making tied to each person’s values.
How sessions work
How ACT, CBT, and client-centered work translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to name their values and take small actions that reflect those values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making decisions when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing different behaviors to reduce distress. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and compulsive worries. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective and supports them in finding their own solutions rather than giving direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods based on what the person needs. That collaboration helps decide whether skills-based practice, values work, or reflective conversation should take the lead.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example shorter check-ins can work during a lunch break, or video sessions allow visual cues for skills practice while phone check-ins use less bandwidth. Talk with the therapist about goals and scheduling to find a way of working that fits your routine and the issues you want to address.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He combines client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques such as CBT and ACT. Sessions focus on discussing values, building insight, and practicing different ways of responding to thoughts and emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been working in mental health since 2012 and has held active licensure in Florida since 2018, giving him six years as an LMHC after licensure and prior experience in varied settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and practices from that location.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location. 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.