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Online therapist

Michael Jordan

Practical support for stress and addiction challenges

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Michael Jordan is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical help for everyday problems. He draws on 16 years of experience to guide people through stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and relationship struggles. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about seeking help.

He approaches work with the view that people are the experts on their own lives. He looks for strengths to build on rather than starting from what is wrong.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, so patients leave with concrete ideas to try between meetings. His background includes long experience helping people facing depression, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. He has also supported those coping with bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major life changes.

Additional areas of focus include infidelity, phobias, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic sexual behaviors. Michael is licensed in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW (PA LCSW CW015784). He offers multiple ways to meet so scheduling can fit into a busy life.

He works in English. For someone unsure where to begin, he helps map small, achievable steps. The aim is clearer choices, fewer crises, and skills that make daily life easier.

He encourages people to try a session to see how the fit feels.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on small, practical changes. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping tools for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, planning, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These tools help with day-to-day symptoms and reduce overwhelm.

Another frequently used method focuses on behavioral strategies for addiction and impulse concerns. This involves identifying triggers, creating alternative routines, and practicing specific steps to interrupt harmful cycles. That work often pairs well with support for relationship and intimacy-related issues by improving communication and boundary-setting.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to figure out what fits their goals, needs, and comfort level, and adjust techniques as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep continuity when life gets disrupted. The variety of formats allows people to choose how they feel most comfortable connecting with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
Michael works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and anger issues. He also addresses depression, trauma and intimacy-related concerns as well as bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is conversational and goal-oriented. He emphasizes building on a person's strengths and creating practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania with credential number PA LCSW CW015784.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to connect.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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