- Solution focused
- Strengths oriented
- Action driven
About Michael
Michael Hurd is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in South Carolina with 36 years of experience. He uses a practical, solution-focused style and aims to be a thinking partner for people working through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, and low self-esteem. Sessions emphasize current problems and concrete steps forward rather than long reviews of the past.
He focuses on building on a person’s strengths and stopping self-defeating patterns. Michael views therapy as goal-oriented work that helps people make changes they can notice. He says the conversation stays grounded in the here-and-now, and background or childhood material comes up only when it helps reach a goal.
Michael’s background includes many years of clinical work, published books, a long-running newspaper column, articles, and public speaking. That experience shapes a practical approach that mixes coaching and therapy. He aims to guide and reason with clients rather than simply give advice.
In sessions he helps people target specific behaviors and habits that get in the way of goals like better relationships, improved mood, clearer career direction, or healthier coping with grief and trauma. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, eating and sleeping problems, and identity issues related to LGBT topics.
People who prefer focused, action-oriented work may find his style helpful. The emphasis is on small, measurable changes and building on what already works. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether a direct, goal-driven approach fits their needs before scheduling.
He focuses on building on a person’s strengths and stopping self-defeating patterns. Michael views therapy as goal-oriented work that helps people make changes they can notice. He says the conversation stays grounded in the here-and-now, and background or childhood material comes up only when it helps reach a goal.
Michael’s background includes many years of clinical work, published books, a long-running newspaper column, articles, and public speaking. That experience shapes a practical approach that mixes coaching and therapy. He aims to guide and reason with clients rather than simply give advice.
In sessions he helps people target specific behaviors and habits that get in the way of goals like better relationships, improved mood, clearer career direction, or healthier coping with grief and trauma. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, eating and sleeping problems, and identity issues related to LGBT topics.
People who prefer focused, action-oriented work may find his style helpful. The emphasis is on small, measurable changes and building on what already works. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether a direct, goal-driven approach fits their needs before scheduling.