- Strengths-based
- Practical skills
- Warm and direct
About Michael
Michael Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who aims to make therapy approachable and straightforward. He writes in a warm, down-to-earth way and brings a sense of humor to sessions. He frames therapy as a chance to get an honest outside view, try new ways to handle stress, and practice skills that lead to small, steady change.
With 13 years of experience, Michael draws on several evidence-informed approaches. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Emotion-focused ideas guide work around closeness, grief, and difficult feelings.
Michael describes his style as interactive and empathic. Sessions tend to be conversational and practical. He often focuses on strengths people already have and on clear, teachable skills to manage anxiety, low self esteem, and stress.
He has worked with concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, parenting strains, relationship and family problems, addiction-related issues, grief, anger, and career transitions. Additional focus areas include body image, codependency, communication problems, and ADHD-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and he practices in Washington. The profile emphasizes simple, relatable work that helps people shift perspective, build coping skills, and move toward goals at a manageable pace.
With 13 years of experience, Michael draws on several evidence-informed approaches. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Emotion-focused ideas guide work around closeness, grief, and difficult feelings.
Michael describes his style as interactive and empathic. Sessions tend to be conversational and practical. He often focuses on strengths people already have and on clear, teachable skills to manage anxiety, low self esteem, and stress.
He has worked with concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, parenting strains, relationship and family problems, addiction-related issues, grief, anger, and career transitions. Additional focus areas include body image, codependency, communication problems, and ADHD-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and he practices in Washington. The profile emphasizes simple, relatable work that helps people shift perspective, build coping skills, and move toward goals at a manageable pace.