Part 1 of 4
- Compassionate listener
- Values-focused tools
- LGBTQ+ affirmative
About Michael
Michael Fentress is a licensed mental health counselor who brings ten years of clinical experience to his work in Florida. He holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and focuses on helping people navigate depression, addiction, relationship struggles, and major life changes. His style is calm and affirming and he aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical.
He often works with people from LGBTQ+ communities and with those facing social anxiety, trauma, or problems in close relationships. Sessions emphasize building self-compassion and reducing isolation. The goal is to identify small, useful steps that fit into everyday life.
Michael combines several approaches to tailor care to each person. He uses techniques that help people notice and accept difficult emotions while also taking values-based action. He draws on understanding of attachment and on clear, goal-focused strategies to shift patterns that cause pain.
In the room he focuses on listening, asking clear questions, and offering practical tools. That might include exercises to change unhelpful thinking, practices to increase emotional connection, or activities to clarify what matters most. He helps people translate insight into concrete plans.
People who prefer direct, collaborative work tend to fit well with his style. He encourages honest conversation and tries to meet people where they are. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.
He often works with people from LGBTQ+ communities and with those facing social anxiety, trauma, or problems in close relationships. Sessions emphasize building self-compassion and reducing isolation. The goal is to identify small, useful steps that fit into everyday life.
Michael combines several approaches to tailor care to each person. He uses techniques that help people notice and accept difficult emotions while also taking values-based action. He draws on understanding of attachment and on clear, goal-focused strategies to shift patterns that cause pain.
In the room he focuses on listening, asking clear questions, and offering practical tools. That might include exercises to change unhelpful thinking, practices to increase emotional connection, or activities to clarify what matters most. He helps people translate insight into concrete plans.
People who prefer direct, collaborative work tend to fit well with his style. He encourages honest conversation and tries to meet people where they are. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.
Part 2 of 4
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people change how they relate to others when old hurts come up. It is useful for relationship strains and trauma-related difficulties.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust as progress is tracked.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter focused sessions when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use therapeutic tools and skill practice in everyday settings, which can speed learning and make changes feel more relevant to daily life.
Part 3 of 4
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Part 4 of 4
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He supports people with depression, addiction, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, grief, and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is calm and direct, with an emphasis on practical steps, compassion, and collaborative goal-setting.
What is his clinical background?
He has ten years of experience working with emotional and interpersonal challenges, including work with LGBTQ+ people and those facing social anxiety and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LMHC and LPC and practices in Florida.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats, so 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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.