Works with
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Rhode Island, Massachusetts
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael White is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Rhode Island who helps people manage strong emotions and life disruptions. He focuses on practical steps for problems like stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and addiction. He uses a team approach that keeps the client's goals in charge of the work.
Michael draws on ten years of experience across settings such as inpatient psychiatric care and school-based counseling. That background means he is familiar with intense crises as well as day-to-day struggles.
Background and approach
He combines clear techniques with straightforward conversation so people can make steady progress. In sessions he often uses cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and solution-focused work to set short-term, achievable goals.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are woven in to help people notice feelings without getting stuck by them. Michael pays attention to areas that commonly complicate life: caregiving stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and work or career concerns. He also supports people facing mood disorders, seasonal mood shifts, and questions about identity or relationships.
The approach is collaborative and practical. Expect clear steps, homework you can actually do, and regular checking in on what is working. Sessions are aimed at helping people build tools they can use when life gets hard.
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
How practical therapy methods translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings so they can act on their values. It can be useful for mood struggles, anxiety, and anger when the goal is more meaningful action rather than eliminating feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, or avoidance. It often uses short homework tasks to practice skills between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build commitment one small step at a time; it pairs well with work on addiction, motivation, or life transitions.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your needs, try out methods, and adjust what they do based on what helps you meet your goals. Clients and the therapist work together to pick tools that fit personality, daily life, and the specific problems being addressed.
Online sessions come in several formats to match different situations. Video calls let you work face-to-face when practicing skills or having deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick coaching, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make attending sessions more flexible around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about Michael
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, addictions, and related concerns such as self-esteem, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and collaborative, blending cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to set achievable goals.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has ten years of clinical experience working in settings from inpatient psychiatric units to high school counseling, which informs how he responds to both crises and everyday challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and is a LICSW licensed in Rhode Island.
Which languages are offered and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and the nature of the work.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.