Michael Schneider, LPC

Michael Schneider is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. He also supports those facing life changes and compassion fatigue.

Michael uses straightforward, short-term techniques to help people make changes that stick. He often applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused methods to target thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. Sessions emphasize practical steps and small experiments rather than long talks alone.

He pays attention to each person’s strengths and builds on what already works. Michael aims to create clear goals and simple strategies clients can use between sessions. He listens closely and offers feedback that is direct but respectful.

Michael also considers how physical health and nutrition affect mood and energy. He brings that perspective into planning realistic routines and habits. His approach blends insight about thinking patterns with concrete behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily life.

People who prefer a focused, action-oriented therapy style tend to fit well with his way of working. Michael helps clients identify what matters, test new approaches, and track progress over time. He aims to make therapy useful and relevant to everyday life.

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try small behavior changes to shift how they feel. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify concrete goals and find practical steps toward those goals rather than focusing only on the past.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful. This makes the therapy more personal and goal-driven.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well for face-to-face interaction and guided exercises. Phone sessions can fit into a break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other obligations.