- Work and wellbeing
- Goal focused
- CBT informed
About Michael
Michael Shupp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and work-life pressures. He focuses on practical steps that ease daily strain and supports people who are wondering how to balance career demands with personal wellbeing. Michael also helps with parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
He uses clear, goal-oriented methods in sessions so people leave with concrete ideas to try. Michael draws on three years of counseling experience and years spent in healthcare leadership to understand workplace stress and major life transitions. That background informs how he talks about managing career demands alongside family and personal goals.
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He works with each person to identify strengths, set short-term goals, and build coping strategies that fit day-to-day life. Michael emphasizes communication skills, decision-making around relationships, and ways to reduce persistent worry or low mood.
People come to him for help with specific problems like abandonment, blended family issues, or parenting strain, and for broader concerns such as meaning, loneliness, or moving through divorce. His style mixes practical problem-solving with attention to how past family relationships influence present behavior.
If someone is looking for straightforward coaching on career transitions, stress management, or improving intimacy and connection, he aims to offer tangible next steps and regular check-ins to track progress.
How his approaches work for online care
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into smaller parts so people can test new ways of thinking and acting; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and persistent worry. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals, helping people identify what is already working and build on those strengths to move forward.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods as you progress. That way sessions focus on what matters to you and shift when new needs appear.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also make regular appointments more practical during career transitions or when juggling family and work duties. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework so therapy fits into everyday life without promising a specific format.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michael address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on setting goals, building coping skills, and trying out concrete steps between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of counseling experience and additional years in healthcare leadership that inform his understanding of workplace stress and life transitions.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.