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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Confidence building
About Michael
Michael Leffingwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 13 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate space for people to begin change.
He adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions can focus on practical coping skills for anxiety or grief, steps to rebuild confidence, and strategies to manage the effects of trauma. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and issues with substance use.
Michael uses approaches drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused methods, and somatic practice. That range lets him mix talking, problem-solving, and body-focused techniques depending on what helps the person most. The goal is to find useful tools people can use between sessions.
He emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's pace. Michael will listen, offer feedback, and help set attainable goals. He frames therapy as a step-by-step process toward better daily functioning and increased confidence.
If someone is looking for straightforward support with anxiety, trauma, grief, or life changes, Michael provides experienced counseling that focuses on practical change and personal strengths.
He adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions can focus on practical coping skills for anxiety or grief, steps to rebuild confidence, and strategies to manage the effects of trauma. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and issues with substance use.
Michael uses approaches drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused methods, and somatic practice. That range lets him mix talking, problem-solving, and body-focused techniques depending on what helps the person most. The goal is to find useful tools people can use between sessions.
He emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's pace. Michael will listen, offer feedback, and help set attainable goals. He frames therapy as a step-by-step process toward better daily functioning and increased confidence.
If someone is looking for straightforward support with anxiety, trauma, grief, or life changes, Michael provides experienced counseling that focuses on practical change and personal strengths.
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How these approaches fit into online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape reactions. It helps people understand connection, trust, and attachment concerns and how those patterns affect current life. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. It can be used for stress, mood, and trauma-related symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend a mix of methods. Decisions about which techniques to try are collaborative and revisited as progress is made.
If you are considering online options, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for consistent weekly check-ins. They also make it possible to try focused skill practice or brief problem-solving meetings when a shorter session is helpful. Ask about the available session options when you start the matching process.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress, chronic pain and substance use.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches, and includes attachment and somatic ideas when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.