Michael Kutosi, LCSW

Michael Kutosi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas. He combines practical tools with straightforward conversation to help people under stress and feeling anxious. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort and treats each person as the expert on their own life.

He holds a Master of Theology from Notre Dame Seminary and a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston. Over the past decade he has worked in clinical social work and helped people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. He also supports clients working on self-esteem, motivation, and life transitions.

His sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. He uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, solution-focused methods, and narrative approaches. He adapts what he offers to fit what each person finds helpful.

Michael emphasizes strengths and small, achievable changes. He encourages people to recognize what already works for them and build from there. The tone is practical and supportive rather than overly clinical.

Parents worried about stress or mood concerns often find the sessions are direct and action-oriented. Prospective clients should expect to set goals, try new skills, and review progress together.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Michael often draws from cognitive behavioral approaches that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques that support people working through ambivalence about change by exploring their own reasons and strengths.

He views these approaches as tools to try together rather than fixed rules. Choosing the right method is a collaborative process where the therapist and client test what fits the person’s goals, comfort, and pace. Goals and strategies are adjusted based on what proves useful in real life.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so check-ins are easier to keep. Online formats can make it simpler to schedule brief follow-ups for progress checks or to use video when face-to-face interaction helps skill practice. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking to know which formats are available.