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MY Portrait of Michael Yuille
Online therapist

Michael Yuille

Restore balance with experienced guidance

Credentials
LICSW
Experience
34 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Michael Yuille is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 34 years of practice. He works from Massachusetts and focuses on helping people manage addictions, trauma, parenting struggles, and life changes. Michael draws on long experience to offer clear, skills-based support and practical steps toward goals.

He uses straightforward methods to teach coping skills and to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life. Sessions often include short-term strategies for stress, panic, and workplace challenges as well as longer conversations about life purpose and relationships.

Background and approach

He also brings coaching techniques when clients want concrete plans and accountability. Michael earned an MSW in clinical social work and holds additional degrees in developmental psychology and philosophy. He has supervised practicum students with the William Glasser Institute since 1993, which informs his training and mentoring style.

His LICSW credential signals independent clinical social work practice in Massachusetts. In therapy he blends several well-known methods into a tailored plan. That can mean using cognitive-behavioral ideas to shift thinking, trauma-focused tools to address post-traumatic stress, and family-minded approaches when parenting or communication issues come up.

He prioritizes practical tools clients can use between sessions. People who prefer direct, results-oriented conversations often find his style helpful. He aims to make progress clear and measurable, while adjusting pace to each person.

For parents feeling overwhelmed or adults facing major changes, he creates step-by-step options to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Michael blends trauma-focused techniques and cognitive-behavioral ideas into clear, practical work. Trauma-focused tools aim to reduce the power of painful memories and teach grounding and emotion regulation. Cognitive-behavioral methods look at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and introduce steps to change habits that cause distress.

He also uses family-minded approaches when parenting and communication problems are present. These methods look at patterns in relationships and aim to change how people interact so daily life runs more smoothly. Each approach is described in plain terms so clients know what to expect and how it might help specific problems like panic, social anxiety, or workplace strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively to select methods that match the client's goals and preferences. He reviews progress and adjusts techniques over time, so plans stay practical and relevant to the real-world challenges people bring.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to attend regularly, follow through on tasks between sessions, and get timely coaching when issues arise. The variety of formats supports flexible care while keeping the focus on concrete steps and real outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can he help with?
Michael works with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and coaching goals. He also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He favors practical, skills-based work that focuses on clear steps and measurable progress. Sessions mix short-term coping strategies with deeper reflection when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 34 years of clinical experience and has supported individuals and groups across many settings. That background informs both direct therapy and coaching.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and an MSW in clinical social work and is a LICSW with licence number LICSW125695. His practice is located in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international sessions available?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy interactions. These formats provide different ways to connect based on needs and schedule.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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