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Online therapist

Michael Shupp

Practical, goal-focused counseling for everyday challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Michael Shupp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, and questions about parenting or family roles. He works with individuals who are dealing with loneliness, self-esteem struggles, or life transitions and helps them find clearer next steps.

Michael writes plainly and offers a steady, practical presence for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. He brings three years of counseling experience and a background that includes clinical work with adults and time in healthcare leadership.

Background and approach

That combination gives him a practical view of how career demands and life changes affect mood and relationships. He focuses on concrete tools rather than long lectures, aiming to build skills that fit into everyday life. In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and identify small, achievable changes.

He emphasizes collaboration, asking clients what matters most and shaping plans around those goals. Conversations typically center on specific problems and straightforward strategies to try between sessions. Michael also works with topics such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, fatherhood challenges, abandonment, communication problems, and divorce or separation.

He addresses intimacy-related issues, career transitions, and feelings of emptiness or guilt without using jargon. His style is practical, respectful, and geared toward helping people take manageable steps forward. People looking for help with family and parenting concerns will find his approach focused on workable solutions and clearer communication.

Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options and booking details before scheduling.

How his approaches guide online work

Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that increase stress or low mood. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce symptoms and build clearer routines.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on what is working and on setting concrete, short-term goals. That approach helps when clients want quick, actionable steps for parenting, relationship, or career challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael will work with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as needs change. Sessions often mix techniques so clients get a tailored plan rather than a fixed protocol.

Session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue work while balancing childcare, work breaks, or other responsibilities without needing a long commute. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and solution-focused exercises to work well in remote sessions and help clients practice new skills between meetings.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting and family concerns, and related issues like loneliness, self-esteem, and career transitions.
What is his therapeutic style?
The style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and small steps. Sessions emphasize problem-solving and skills you can use between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of counseling experience and experience in healthcare leadership that informs his understanding of work-related pressures and life changes.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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