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Online therapist

Mike Conte

Supportive counselor for stress and life changes

Credentials
LPC
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Mike

Mike Conte is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxious feelings, low self-esteem, career challenges, and depression. He approaches each person with respect and compassion and aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable.

He structures sessions around each person’s needs, tailoring conversations and strategies to the situation at hand. That can mean talking through immediate worries, building confidence step by step, or developing clearer goals for work and life.

Background and approach

He pays attention to what matters most to the client and adjusts pace and focus accordingly. Mike uses a client-centered approach, which emphasizes listening and following the client’s lead. He encourages honest conversation and practical problem solving rather than one-size-fits-all advice.

Sessions are collaborative and focused on small, usable steps. People often come for help with relationships, grief, coping with life changes, or compassion fatigue. He includes strategies that can reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.

The tone in sessions is calm, direct, and supportive. Appointments are offered in formats that fit busy lives, and Mike works with each person to set goals they can act on between meetings. He welcomes those ready to take a first step and offers steady support as they move forward.

How client-centered care works online

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client’s lead. The therapist creates space for people to tell their story while reflecting back what matters most. This approach helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and decisions about work or life changes by centering the client’s priorities.

In practice this means sessions focus on the person’s goals and immediate needs. Conversations shape the plan instead of imposing a strict method. The therapist and client work together to try out small changes and track what helps over time.

Online formats provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions are useful when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided collaboratively. The therapist will help identify which methods and session formats fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That shared planning helps make progress practical and sustainable.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, relationship issues, family matters, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered style that prioritizes listening and following the client’s goals. Sessions focus on practical, manageable steps rather than rigid protocols.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of professional work experience in counseling and holds licensure as a counselor in New Jersey.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in New Jersey as an LPC with license number NJ LPC 37PC00887200.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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