- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace focus
- Coaching approach
About Michael
Michael (Mike) Dyson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with over 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, motivation challenges, and big life changes. He also offers mindset and executive-style coaching to support people aiming for higher workplace achievement or personal breakthroughs.
Mike has worked in several settings, including the faith-based community, and brings that breadth of experience into sessions. He focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about tough thoughts and feelings. That helps clients feel heard and think more clearly about next steps.
His work often centers on practical concerns like self-esteem, compassion fatigue, communication problems, and workplace issues. He also supports people dealing with divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, or a search for life purpose. Sessions may include tools for coping, decision-making, and setting achievable goals.
Mike uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. He tailors these methods to the person in front of him, matching techniques to goals and life context. The focus is on workable strategies that fit daily life.
Clients describe the start of therapy as the most important step, and Mike encourages people to take that step at their own pace. He works collaboratively so clients leave with clearer priorities and doable actions they can try between sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing what matters most, accepting difficult thoughts or feelings, and committing to actions that align with personal values. This approach can help when someone feels stuck or uncertain about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, stress, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then suggest methods suited to those needs. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted as progress and priorities change.
Session formats supported by this profile are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins on a workday. It also lets people practice coping skills in their everyday environment and bring real situations into conversation. Licensed professionals can help shape a plan that fits the client’s routine and aims.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and workplace issues. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, loneliness, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational. He creates an open, nonjudgmental environment and works with people to set achievable goals and small experiments between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has more than 20 years of professional experience and has worked in a variety of settings, including the faith-based community.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC, and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients taken?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign up.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.