- Compassionate listening
- Values focused work
- Practical tools
About Michael
Michael Fentress is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor with ten years of clinical experience. He practices in Florida and creates a calm, affirming space for men and others dealing with depression, addiction, anxiety, trauma, and relationship strain. Michael listens first and helps people find practical steps forward.
He uses straightforward conversation to help clients notice what matters most. He supports people working on self‑esteem, coping with life changes, and improving intimacy and connection. Michael also helps with career stress, grief, parenting concerns, and challenges tied to ADHD or chronic health issues.
His work draws on therapies that focus on values, feelings, and real‑world actions. He encourages small changes that fit into day‑to‑day life rather than big, abstract plans. Sessions aim to reduce isolation and build tools that can be used outside the room.
Michael has experience with LGBTQ+ concerns and identity work, and he pays attention to how past attachment and abandonment issues shape present behavior. He also supports people navigating codependency, commitment and control difficulties, and complex histories of trauma or loss.
People who prefer a direct, compassionate style tend to do well with him. He works collaboratively to set goals, track progress, and adjust approaches when needed. To begin, readers can use the site process to match and schedule according to availability.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions that align with those values. It helps when life feels stuck or when decisions feel overwhelming.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional patterns. It can help people who notice repeated relationship problems, fear of abandonment, or trouble trusting others.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk through goals, listen to preferences, and try methods that fit the client. If something isn’t working, the plan is adjusted together.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and maintain consistency during life changes. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking so arrangements match your needs. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, use these approaches to help people bring work from sessions into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, ADHD, and related life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a compassionate, direct approach that blends values work, emotion-focused conversation, and practical skill building to fit everyday life.
What is his clinical background?
He brings ten years of experience working with people facing complex emotional and interpersonal challenges, including LGBTQ+ identity and trauma-related concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida; his licenses include FL LMHC and WI LPC as listed.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary by 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 schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.