- Communication skills
- Sleep and stress
- Practical tools
About Michael
Michael Mudgett, LPC, works with adults 17 and older and with couples to address everyday struggles that interfere with relationships and wellbeing. He focuses on improving communication, listening, and connection so people can feel understood and rebuild intimacy. Sessions are aimed at practical change, not labels, and Michael keeps a warm, interactive style in conversation.
He has 18 years of experience and draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. He helps people untangle conflicts that show up at home, work, or in friendships. Michael often supports people coping with anxiety, stress, grief, anger, trauma, and challenges with sleep and eating.
In the room he uses clear, straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy while keeping the tone client-centered. He also uses elements of emotionally-focused work and EMDR when appropriate to address intense memories and relationship patterns. Sessions involve talking, skill building, and short practical exercises to try between meetings.
Michael describes his manner as respectful and compassionate, blending direct feedback with listening. He also brings experience as an ordained minister and offers space to discuss spiritual concerns if that fits a person’s goals. He tailors the plan to fit what each person wants to accomplish.
People who choose him can expect an emphasis on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and developing steady coping skills. He helps people find clearer direction and more consistent routines for sleep, stress, and daily life.
How specific approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors; it often includes practical exercises to change routines and improve sleep and mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to work with strong traumatic memories and the intense emotions tied to them and can be introduced when past events continue to cause distress.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has or hasn’t helped before, and personal preferences to pick the best methods. Plans can be adjusted over time as progress or new needs appear.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into busy lives by removing travel time and letting people join from different places. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can support skill practice between meetings, shorter check-ins when needed, and consistent scheduling that helps build better sleep and stress routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, sleep and eating struggles, anger, addictions, and career or life-change challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is warm and interactive with direct listening and feedback. He combines practical skill work with reflective conversation to help people make changes between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 18 years of experience working with adults and couples on interpersonal conflicts and personal struggles.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds an LPC credential in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.