Michael Mudgett, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

About Michael

Michael Mudgett is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Michigan who offers supportive, practical help for adults facing life’s relational and emotional challenges. He writes plainly and listens carefully, helping people notice patterns in their relationships and daily habits. Sessions focus on building clearer communication and practical skills for handling stress, anxiety, grief, and intimacy concerns.

Michael aims to make therapy feel direct and useful rather than vague or clinical.

Background and approach

He brings 18 years of experience to his work and blends several evidence-based methods to meet each person where they are. In sessions he teaches listening skills, communication tools, and ways to manage strong emotions like anger or shame. He also offers approaches for coping with changes, work-related strain, compassion fatigue, and co-occurring mood issues such as depression or bipolar symptoms.

Michael uses techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotion-focused methods, and EMDR when trauma work is needed. He tailors the mix to what feels most helpful for the person in front of him rather than following a single formula. He describes his style as warm, interactive, and respectful.

Clients can expect practical homework and straightforward communication skills practice between sessions. He also works with relationship concerns such as communication breakdown, infidelity, and separation dynamics through dialog-based exercises. Spiritual issues and questions about purpose are welcomed in sessions when they matter to the person seeking help.

Therapy is offered in English in Michigan. Michael uses a subscription-based session model and provides multiple formats for remote contact, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that match a person’s values; it can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for mood, worry, and coping. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through structured processing when trauma is a clear factor.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and preferences, then adjust methods collaboratively. That process helps ensure sessions focus on what matters most to the individual rather than applying a single technique across the board.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work when travel is needed, and choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach communication skills, guide emotion regulation exercises, and support processing between sessions, making it practical to maintain progress from a distance.

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 concerns does he address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting and family difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and related areas like self-esteem and anger.

What is his therapy style like?

The style is described as warm, interactive, and respectful. He focuses on clear listening, teaching communication skills, and offering practical tools to manage emotions and everyday challenges.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 18 years of counseling experience working with adults on interpersonal conflicts, trauma, stress, and life transitions.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds the LPC credential with license number MI LPC 6401009279 and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 18 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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