- Focus and attention
- Workplace issues
- Stress and anxiety
About Michael
Michael Strangstalien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 25 years of experience. He focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the extra challenges that come with changes in work or family routines. He also helps people who struggle with concentration and focus, including attention-deficit concerns.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative process and treats the person, not just a list of symptoms. He helps people identify strengths they already have and apply them to current problems. Sessions typically involve talking through immediate concerns, building practical skills, and trying new ways of coping between meetings.
Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood issues, panic, and stress related to the workplace or life transitions. He also supports people working through attachment concerns, communication breakdowns, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. When relationship problems or separation arise, he helps clients clarify goals and next steps.
Sessions may include concrete tools for managing panic attacks, improving concentration, or handling social anxiety. He pays attention to how daily routines, work demands, and personal values shape mental health. The focus is on usable strategies that fit into a person’s real life.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and he acknowledges that courage. He encourages prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to availability.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy fit
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety and improve focus. One common method teaches practical skills for handling worry and panic, like short breathing or grounding exercises and step-by-step plans to face feared situations. These tools aim to reduce anxious episodes and help people regain control over daily routines. Another common approach he uses targets attention and concentration difficulties by breaking tasks into smaller steps and building consistent habits. That work often includes checking how work demands, sleep, and daily structure affect focus and then creating manageable routines to improve performance and mood. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. The process is collaborative and adjusts as progress is made. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce commuting time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make scheduling around work or family responsibilities simpler, helping therapy become a sustainable part of everyday life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, coping with life changes, and concentration issues including ADHD-related focus challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
He takes a collaborative, practical approach that recognizes a person’s strengths and builds skills to handle daily problems and work-related stress.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with people on a range of mood and stress-related issues.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and practices with that credential.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for 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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.