Michael Tucker, LMSW, LPC
Calm, practical support for strong emotions
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW, LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 33
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Tucker is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. He brings 33 years of clinical experience and a steady, practical approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and self-esteem struggles. He centers sessions on the person in front of him.
He treats each client as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward and focused on realistic steps clients can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Michael blends talk therapy with tools drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior strategies, and motivational interviewing. He uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns, learn coping skills, and respond differently to strong emotions like anger or anxiety.
Over three decades he has worked with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, addiction-related problems, communication and control issues, loneliness, and struggles with purpose or identity. He also supports men with fatherhood issues and the stresses that come with aging.
Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Michael emphasizes a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed regularly.
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
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as the expert on their life. It helps people feel heard and supported while they decide the changes they want to make.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger by giving clear tools to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. It offers step-by-step strategies for handling intense feelings and reducing impulsive reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and real-life demands to find methods that fit each person's needs. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to adjust the plan.
Online therapy makes these methods accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer, in-depth conversations, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can support quick check-ins, and messaging lets people write out thoughts between meetings. These options add flexibility so therapy can fit into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, and bipolar issues, plus related concerns such as addiction, control problems, and loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is client-centered and practical, combining conversational therapy with skill-building from CBT, DBT, and motivational approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 33 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds Michigan LMSW and Michigan LPC credentials and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.