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Online therapist

Michael Fronk

Calm, practical support for family and personal change

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Michael Fronk is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and family problems. He practices in Texas and brings nine years of professional experience to conversations about self-esteem, relationships, intimacy, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He provides a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through painful feelings and figure out next steps.

He aims to help families and individuals untangle communication patterns that fuel conflict.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer understanding rather than labels. Michael listens first, then offers tools that fit each person’s needs and situation. His approach draws from several methods to match how someone prefers to work.

He uses attachment ideas to look at relationship patterns and cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking. Dialectical skills and client-centered listening are added when helping clients manage emotions and build self-trust. Therapy often includes short-term strategies and longer-term reflection.

People can expect to practice skills between sessions and check what’s working. Michael helps set small, achievable goals so progress feels real. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat, or messaging.

Michael describes therapy as a collaborative effort where the client’s priorities guide the work. To begin, people follow an online matching and scheduling process that aligns with his availability.

How Michael’s Approaches Shape Online Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns influence current relationships and helps people change how they connect with others. It is useful for those who struggle with trust, abandonment fears, or repeating relationship cycles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stress by teaching concrete skills to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. He combines listening with clear explanations and adjusts the plan as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions provide a simpler option, and live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing coaching. These formats make it easier to practice new skills in real time and fit therapy around family and work schedules.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michael address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, family problems, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, bipolar issues, intimacy-related concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He listens without judgment, then offers skills and reflections that fit each person’s goals.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues and uses that experience to guide treatment planning.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas with license number TX LCSW 63316.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist’s availability.

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