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Michael Hutchinson

Supportive LMHC focused on practical skills

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Michael Hutchinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings a practical, evidence-informed approach to therapy. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside a constructivist outlook to meet people where they are. His style emphasizes respect for each person's values and choices.

Michael goes by Hutch and practices in Florida as an LMHC, license FL LMHC MH15723. Michael has worked in mental health settings since 2012 and has held an active Florida license since 2018.

Background and approach

Over six years as a licensed clinician he gained experience in inpatient, outpatient, and community-based environments. That variety exposed him to trauma, persistent mental health challenges, and relationship concerns among other issues. In sessions he centers the person's own goals and values rather than handing down advice.

Conversations focus on building insight and practical skills that fit each person’s life. He draws from evidence-based methods to address thinking patterns, emotions, and behaviors. Michael stays current with new interventions and theories and combines what fits each situation.

He aims to support clearer decision making and steadier coping when life becomes hard. Many people find his direct, respectful manner easy to work with. For parents and others visiting this Family and parenting directory, his approach can be useful when dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, or major life changes.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It helps when people feel stuck or unsure what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space to talk through concerns and build insight.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences, and together they will try methods that seem to fit best. That ongoing conversation helps tailor techniques rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions make that process more flexible. Video calls let people have focused conversations from home, while phone sessions can work when video isn't convenient. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter, real-time check-ins and tools for staying connected between longer sessions. These options aim to make it easier to get consistent support alongside everyday responsibilities.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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 issues does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, addiction issues, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and other listed areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a constructivist, client-centered outlook. Sessions focus on practical skills, values, and the person’s own goals rather than unsolicited advice.
What experience does he bring?
He has worked in mental health since 2012 and has been licensed in Florida since 2018, giving six years as an LMHC across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, credential FL LMHC MH15723, and practices from within Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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