- Warm interactive style
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on self esteem
About Michael
Michael Rhine is a Washington-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and concerns about self esteem. His style is warm and interactive and he aims to treat people with respect and compassion.
He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also uses client-centered ideas, which means he listens carefully and follows each person's pace. Emotion-focused and acceptance-based tools are part of his toolbox for working through painful memories and strong emotions.
Michael has long experience with adverse childhood experiences and addiction-related issues, and he brings that history into how he plans care. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical next steps that fit each person's life. Together with the client he builds a treatment plan that addresses specific concerns and realistic goals.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and down-to-earth, with time for skills practice and check-ins on progress. He highlights coping strategies for day-to-day stress as well as ways to manage anger, workplace pressure, and caregiver strain. The tone in the room is supportive but goal-oriented.
People who want straightforward, empathetic help with behavior change, trauma recovery, or improving relationships may find his approach a good fit. He encourages anyone ready to make a change to reach out and begin the matching process.
He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also uses client-centered ideas, which means he listens carefully and follows each person's pace. Emotion-focused and acceptance-based tools are part of his toolbox for working through painful memories and strong emotions.
Michael has long experience with adverse childhood experiences and addiction-related issues, and he brings that history into how he plans care. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical next steps that fit each person's life. Together with the client he builds a treatment plan that addresses specific concerns and realistic goals.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and down-to-earth, with time for skills practice and check-ins on progress. He highlights coping strategies for day-to-day stress as well as ways to manage anger, workplace pressure, and caregiver strain. The tone in the room is supportive but goal-oriented.
People who want straightforward, empathetic help with behavior change, trauma recovery, or improving relationships may find his approach a good fit. He encourages anyone ready to make a change to reach out and begin the matching process.