Therapist profile
Michael Rhine, LMHC
LMHC in Washington - parenting and family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma informed care
About Michael
Michael Rhine is a Washington state LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - with 27 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, trauma and related problems.
He focuses on practical work you can use between sessions. Conversations often start with what is most pressing at home or at work. He uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based methods alongside client-centered listening. Sessions aim to clarify priorities, test small behavior changes, and track what helps.
Michael has long experience with trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and addictions. That background shapes how he handles painful memories and strong emotions. He pays attention to patterns that come from family of origin and parenthood roles, including fatherhood issues and caregiver strain.
Clients can expect a direct, interactive style rather than long lectures. The work can include skills practice, values-based planning, and attention to relationships that affect daily life. Michael also brings techniques from emotion-focused and dialectical approaches when regulation or attachment issues are central.
He helps people managing career stress, workplace conflicts, and decisions around separation or forgiveness. If you are dealing with guilt, shame, or rebuilding after loss, he offers steady, practical steps to move forward.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them. It helps with anxiety, depression, and guidance around life changes by focusing on actions that match what matters most to you.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is useful for testing unhelpful thinking patterns, reducing anxiety, and building new coping skills you can practice between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, experiences, and everyday demands. That decision can shift as progress is made and priorities change.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule by removing travel time and by allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from a location that suits their routine, and can make follow-up and skill practice simpler to schedule alongside work or family obligations.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does he help with?
He helps with parenting strain, fatherhood issues, family of origin problems, divorce and separation concerns, and family conflict that affects daily life.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and emotionally-focused work to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
How much experience does he have working with trauma and addictions?
He brings 27 years of experience and long-term work with trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and addictions to his practice.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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