Michael Hurd, LCSW

Based in South Carolina 36 years in practice Online sessions

Problem-focused counselor who coaches action

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Works with

Anger
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression

How Michael works

Practical facts

Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in: South Carolina, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Virginia
Years in practice: 36
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Michael

Michael Hurd is a licensed clinical social worker with a practical, solution-focused style. He centers sessions on clear goals and real steps people can use right away to reduce stress, manage anger, and handle everyday struggles. He keeps conversation grounded in the present.

Background and childhood are discussed only when they matter to a current problem. The emphasis is on strengths - what is already working - and on replacing self-defeating habits with better choices.

Background and approach

With 36 years of experience, Michael draws on a long history of writing and public education to help people think through challenges. He has authored books and many articles that translate complicated ideas into usable advice. In therapy he aims to be a thinking partner and coach rather than a director.

Sessions focus on concrete changes. That can mean learning new ways to respond when anger flares, building routines that improve sleep and eating, or practicing skills that ease anxiety and cravings. The work is collaborative - goals are set together and progress is reviewed often.

Michael practices in South Carolina and works with concerns ranging from addictions and depression to relationship and career issues. He uses clear, everyday language and practical exercises so people can try things between sessions and notice what helps. People who want straightforward feedback and step-by-step plans often find his approach useful.

He encourages small, achievable steps aimed at lasting change and helps clients track what works as they move forward.

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.

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.

How his therapeutic methods work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people find their own answers. It emphasizes empathy and respect, which can be helpful for improving self-esteem and working through grief or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction-related habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend starting points. That plan is adjusted over time based on what helps and what does not, in a collaborative way.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a camera feels unnecessary. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and ongoing coaching easier between longer sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work breaks, childcare schedules, or travel without needing to commute.

Questions people ask about Michael

What kinds of problems does he address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, relationship and family concerns, and many related issues listed in his specialties.

What is his general therapy style?

His approach is solution-focused and goal-oriented, emphasizing present concerns and practical steps rather than long, open-ended exploration.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

He has 36 years of professional experience and has authored books and many articles on mental health and self-help topics.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is an LCSW and practices in South Carolina; his credential listings include NV LCSW and VA LCSW as provided.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.