Michael Schneider, LPC
Practical, solution-focused counseling for everyday struggles
Book with MichaelWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Schneider is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life changes. He aims to create straightforward, practical work that leads to clearer thinking and better daily functioning.
He favors brief, solution-focused methods that target immediate problems and small changes. That work often includes specific behavioral steps and clearer self-awareness. He looks for ways to use each person's strengths rather than starting from what is wrong.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on listening and honest feedback designed to help people accept what they need to accept. Acceptance is presented as a tool to make lasting behavioral shifts rather than as an abstract idea. He also pays attention to how physical health and habits affect mood and stress.
Michael commonly uses strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to create practical plans. These methods help with mood issues, anger, anxiety, and coping during transitions. The approach is direct but pragmatic, with an emphasis on real-life outcomes.
People who contact him can expect work that balances short-term techniques and insight into lasting patterns. He addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, issues around life purpose, men's concerns, and self-love when relevant. The aim is clearer choices and better daily functioning.
Michael conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients. He offers multiple online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
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 approaches translate to online work
Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT focuses on practical skills and behavior change, which can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which narrows in on immediate goals and small steps forward. This approach is useful when someone wants short-term plans for specific problems like communication issues, caregiver stress, or coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals and try approaches that match your needs and preferences. If an idea doesn’t fit, adjustments are made so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video lets you see and talk in real time, phone can work with lower bandwidth, chat is good for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep up with appointments and practice new skills in daily life.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with major life changes, plus caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, solution-focused methods and direct feedback to create clear steps people can use right away.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with mood disorders and related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not work with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and 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 then schedule according to therapist availability.