Michael Aranda is a licensed clinician practicing in Montana.
01About Michael
Michael Aranda is a licensed clinician practicing in Montana. He holds MT LCPC and MT LMFT and has six years of clinical experience. He provides support for people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and problems with anger or intimacy.
He offers help with trauma recovery and grief, and assists clients who are dealing with family dynamics and identity-related concerns such as gender dysphoria and sexual orientation. He also addresses issues related to addictions, sleep disruption, self-esteem, and mood disorders including bipolar conditions.
Background and approach
Michael aims to create an affirming and culturally responsive space where people feel seen. He emphasizes listening first, then working with each person to set realistic goals. He takes a collaborative style and adapts methods to what fits the individual.
His practice draws on several evidence-based approaches suited to different problems. Those include cognitive behavioral techniques for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical strategies for emotion regulation, trauma-focused work for processing painful memories, and brief solution-focused tools for practical change. Clients who want a straightforward, respectful process may appreciate his direct but compassionate manner.
He pays attention to identity and cultural context, and partners with people as they try new ways of coping. To begin, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Montana)
- License BBH-LCPC-LIC-57325 · expires December 2026
- LMFT (Montana)
- License BBH-LMFT-LIC-64774 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1700473444 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Methods Michael names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
These are the methods Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How key approaches are used in online therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It often uses short exercises and practical homework to build new habits.EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps process disturbing memories so they become less distressing. It is commonly used when past events continue to cause strong emotional reactions or flashbacks.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be helpful for intense emotions and patterns that hurt relationships or daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels doable, then suggest methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Check which session formats are currently available before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - allowing shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands, and smoother scheduling around work or family. It also supports using the same therapeutic tools as in-person work, with practical adjustments for remote sessions.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns are addressed?
Areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, and mood disorders such as bipolar.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. The therapist listens first, then works with each person to set practical goals and try approaches that fit their needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Michael has six years of experience working with people on a range of concerns, including identity-related issues, trauma recovery, and relationship transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials shown are MT LCPC and MT LMFT, and the practice is based in Montana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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