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Michael Holmes

Michael Holmes, LPCC, LPC

Therapist in Kentucky · 5+ years of experience

Practical, strengths-focused help for anxiety

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About Michael

Michael Holmes is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress and anxiety. He uses a straightforward approach and focuses on building practical skills. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel achievable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

He has five years of professional experience and holds LPCC and LPC credentials. Michael emphasizes that each person knows their story best, and he helps them use their strengths to move forward. In sessions he works on coping with grief, managing depression, and improving self-esteem and motivation.

Michael also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, and he addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues. He has experience with body image, caregiver stress, and communication or commitment problems. He will listen and help identify small, useful changes that reduce daily strain.

Sessions will focus on practical strategies tailored to what matters most to the client. He offers a respectful, collaborative style that aims to make problem-solving feel less daunting. Michael encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to start therapy and to build on their existing strengths.

Clients in Kentucky can expect a therapist who keeps language simple and goals clear. The work is gradual and team-based, with the client guiding priorities while Michael suggests tools and steps to try.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Kentucky, Georgia

Languages

English

How his approaches can work online

Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach helps people learn coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce stress and manage anxiety, teaching step-by-step tools to use during hard moments. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and difficult emotions in small, manageable steps so memories and reactions feel less overwhelming.

Choosing which method fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust as progress is made. Clients help set the pace and priorities so the work feels useful in day-to-day life.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the client. It also lets people meet consistently from wherever they are located in Kentucky, while the therapist and client decide together which approach to use and how to structure sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michael commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment and caregiver stress.

What is his approach to therapy?

He takes a practical, strengths-based approach and helps people use their own resources to manage symptoms and daily challenges.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience in counseling and related support.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Kentucky.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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