Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Nichols is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. He brings 20 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. He uses straightforward talk and practical techniques to address everyday problems.
Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small, concrete changes to test what works. He adapts the pace and focus to match each person's needs and goals.
Background and approach
Michael also pays attention to communication problems and impulsivity. He supports men facing common life pressures and people connected to the military community with issues related to service. Social anxiety and phobia are additional areas he often addresses.
His style is respectful and direct. He aims to create clear steps clients can take between sessions rather than relying on abstract theory. That can mean skill-building, short experiments, or focused problem-solving depending on what the client wants.
Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative effort. Michael works with clients to set specific goals, track progress, and adjust the plan as needed. He encourages people to try practical strategies while staying mindful of their individual pace and values.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Michael lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT typically involves learning to spot unhelpful thoughts and practicing alternative responses to reduce stress and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what you want to change now and builds on your existing strengths with short, goal-directed steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then recommend either a CBT focus, a solution-focused plan, or a blend of both. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video lets you have a longer, conversational session similar to in-person work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, coaching on a skill, or fitting support into a busy day. These options make it simpler to meet consistently and try strategies in real life between sessions.
Questions people ask about Michael
What types of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like communication problems and impulsivity.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses direct, practical approaches. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors to change and testing small, workable strategies between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with people on mood, stress, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina under the designation NC LCMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.