Therapist profile
Michael Malone
Practical support for life transitions
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- Present-focused care
- Goal-oriented work
- Mindful strategies
About Michael
Michael draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on the present and on building skills that help in daily life. When it helps understanding, he also explores past events and triggers to see how they shaped current patterns.
He often works with people navigating relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting pressures, blended family dynamics, and fertility or adoption decisions. He also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, compassion fatigue, isolation, and identity issues related to LGBT concerns.
In sessions clients can expect collaboration on realistic goals and specific strategies for coping. Michael uses mindfulness practices to help manage stress and solution-focused steps to create momentum. The aim is practical progress people can use between sessions.
With 16 years of experience, Michael brings steady, uncomplicated guidance. He encourages anyone who feels stuck to take the next step toward understanding themselves better. The path forward is taken one small change at a time.
How his approaches guide online work
Michael uses existential ideas to help people clarify what matters to them and find meaning during life transitions. This approach looks at values, choices, and personal purpose to help with decisions and big changes.He also uses mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness. Those practices are useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and ongoing mood concerns because they teach simple ways to notice thoughts and calm the body.
Solution-focused work is another common element, emphasizing small, doable steps that create momentum. This helps when someone needs quick, practical changes to manage daily challenges and move forward.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods as needed in collaboration with the client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also support steady progress through regular appointments and tools like mindfulness exercises between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, and related mood and behavioral issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is present-focused and collaborative, using practical goals and skills. He blends techniques to match what a person needs in the moment.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience working with a variety of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.