Michael Hurd, LCSW

Michael Hurd is a licensed clinical social worker with 36 years of practice experience. He uses a practical, solution-focused style and acts as a thinking partner for people who feel stuck. He meets people where they are and helps them take concrete steps forward.

He focuses on current problems and practical change. Conversations concentrate on what is happening now and what can be done next, with personal history discussed only when it helps the work. The aim is to spot strengths and build on them instead of only listing symptoms.

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, is one of the main approaches he brings to sessions. That means looking at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing small changes to see what works. He also uses client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep sessions collaborative and goal-directed.

Over his career he has written books and many articles and led public conversations about mental health and coping. That background informs a straightforward way of working that combines coaching and therapy. People who prefer clear goals and practical steps often find this style useful.

Michael offers sessions in English and accepts clients internationally. He provides multiple online formats so people can choose what fits their life and schedule. To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How Michael’s Approaches Work Online

Michael uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and try small experiments to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping and many everyday problems where thinking and actions keep difficulties going.

He also practices client-centered therapy which focuses on listening, offering support, and following your pace and priorities. Solution-focused methods are used to set clear, short-term goals and to notice what already works so change can move faster.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you decide which methods match your needs, goals, and preferences. He combines coaching and therapeutic conversation so the plan fits your life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth, chat and messaging work for brief reflections or ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let people pick what fits their daily routines.