- Client-centered focus
- Work and wellbeing
- Practical coping skills
About Michael
Dr. Michael Bobbitt is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan who uses a client-centered approach to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and anger. He presents counseling in plain terms and focuses on building a respectful, open space where clients can speak freely about what matters to them. Clients are met with steady support while they take steps toward change.
Over six years of practice, he has worked with a broad range of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting struggles, and workplace stress. He also addresses topics like ADHD, body image, and multicultural concerns. His work emphasizes listening closely to each person’s experience and responding to what the person actually needs in the moment.
Sessions center on the person’s perspective. He helps people name feelings, sort through difficult choices, and try small changes between meetings. The approach aims to make therapy feel understandable and useful rather than technical or overwhelming.
He commonly supports people coping with life transitions such as divorce, grief, or career shifts. He also helps those facing prejudice, discrimination, or burnout from caregiving and work. Practical steps and ongoing support are offered at a pace set by the client.
People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation and steady encouragement. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
How client-centered care works for online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. The therapist listens closely, reflects what’s said, and supports the client’s own problem-solving. This approach helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and workplace difficulties by prioritizing what the client finds most important.In practice this looks like straightforward conversation, gentle questioning, and checking in about what helps between sessions. The therapist aims to make sessions feel like a collaborative effort. Together the client and therapist decide which topics to address and how to try small changes outside of sessions.
Finding the best therapeutic fit is part of the process. The therapist will work with clients to identify the right pace and focus based on their needs and goals. That collaboration can include adjusting how sessions are structured or which strategies are tried over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy workday, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when life gets hectic. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Overall, working with a licensed professional online can help people integrate therapy into everyday life without large scheduling disruptions.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and workplace problems, among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that focuses on listening, understanding the person’s perspective, and responding to what the client needs in the room.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience working with a variety of issues including trauma, parenting concerns, and career-related stress.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.