- Cognitive behavioral work
- Solution focused techniques
- Blended family issues
About Michael
Dr. Michael Mitchell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Georgia with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, and blended family issues. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Dr. Mitchell uses a mix of practical methods to help people change unhelpful patterns. He applies cognitive behavioral techniques along with brief solution-focused ideas to identify small steps that make daily life easier. He also draws on humanistic and existential perspectives to help people clarify values and meaning.
In sessions he tends to be interactive and task-oriented. Conversations aim to spot behaviors that keep problems going and to try different coping exercises. For someone dealing with co-parenting stress, loyalty conflicts in a stephousehold, or starting as a stepparent, this approach focuses on concrete skills and responsive problem solving.
Dr. Mitchell also works with issues tied to trauma, grief, sexual concerns, and workplace stress. He supports people facing caregiver strain, abandonment fears, codependency, and communication breakdowns. He uses exercises drawn from cognitive and behavioral practice to build everyday skills for functioning at home, school, or work.
To begin, he asks a few sentences about what brought a person to therapy so the first session can be practical and focused. He frames treatment around short-term goals and clearer coping strategies rather than long general talk.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Mitchell commonly blends cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods in his practice. Cognitive behavioral work looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses exercises to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Solution-focused work narrows goals into small, practical steps and quick strategies, useful for immediate problems like communication breakdowns or daily stress.He also brings existential ideas into the conversation to help people name what matters to them and make choices that align with their values. Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the situation, adjusting as they go.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Working this way still focuses on concrete exercises, goal-setting, and regular review so progress can be tracked alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as caregiver stress and blended family issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, interactive style combining cognitive behavioral methods with brief solution-focused work and humanistic ideas to clarify values and goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience as a practicing LMFT in Georgia.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT licensed in Georgia and practices with a focus on adult clients.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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