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Online therapist

Michael Letendre

Calm, practical support for life’s hard moments

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Michael Letendre is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings.

He emphasizes practical steps and steady support rather than quick fixes. He encourages small, manageable changes that fit into daily life. Sessions typically focus on understanding patterns that keep problems active and trying new ways of responding.

Background and approach

Michael draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. He also addresses issues such as addictions, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. His work includes attention to a broad range of life challenges, including adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, hoarding, and multicultural concerns.

He has experience with first responder issues, coping after disasters, and matters related to gender dysphoria and HIV/AIDS. He also supports people facing obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, and relationship difficulties like infidelity and jealousy. Michael practices in Massachusetts and holds the credential Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC.

He offers sessions in English and is open to working with international clients. For many people, starting therapy is the hardest step, and he aims to make that first step straightforward and compassionate.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting concerns

Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for stress and anxiety management, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavior changes that reduce overwhelm. This helps people handle daily pressures and respond differently when emotions spike.

Another approach targets trauma and depression through structured work that looks at unhelpful patterns and introduces new ways of thinking and acting. This method aims to decrease intrusive symptoms and increase small, meaningful improvements in mood and function. These approaches are useful for a range of concerns, including relationship tensions and grief.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to decide which techniques fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Michael will adapt the plan as progress is made and as priorities change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make scheduling more flexible and let clients choose what feels easiest for them. Many people find that remote sessions help them stay consistent with treatment while balancing work, school, or family life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses a wide set of additional focus areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style?
His style is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear steps, building coping skills, and creating a calm space to talk without judgment.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of mental health and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is licensed in Massachusetts and holds the credential LMHC, listed as MA LMHC LMHC11411.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
15 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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