Michael Holmes is a licensed counselor based in Kentucky who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression.
01About Michael
Michael Holmes is a licensed counselor based in Kentucky who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. He brings five years of clinical experience and aims to meet each person where they are. He frames the client as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
In sessions he listens for what matters most and helps people develop clear, practical steps. He talks through coping strategies for worry and low mood, and supports people who are working through trauma or loss.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and paced to match each person’s comfort level. Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and challenges tied to family of origin. He also helps with caregiver stress, communication problems, and relationship patterns that repeat.
The focus is on small, helpful changes rather than complicated theory. He tailors work to people facing dissociation, commitment or control issues, and symptoms related to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). He also supports people dealing with forgiveness, fatherhood issues, and divorce or separation concerns.
Sessions are offered in English and provided through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Michael asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire so they can schedule sessions that fit their needs and availability.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 287698 · expires December 2026
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC016599 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1962966432 · 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based methods meet online therapy
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. One approach focuses on helping people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence to reduce worry and low mood. This method helps when anxiety or depression keeps someone stuck and unsure what to try next.A second approach centers on coping skills for trauma, loss, and strong emotions. It teaches grounding methods, paced breathing, and brief behavioral steps so feelings feel more manageable and less overwhelming. These skills can be useful for people dealing with grief, dissociation, or stress from difficult relationships.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will ask about goals, previous experiences with therapy, and daily life to choose or adapt techniques. Clients and the therapist check in together about what is helping and make changes when needed.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression along with related issues such as attachment and body image.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are plainspoken and practical. He listens, highlights strengths, and helps people try small behavior changes that feel doable.
What is his professional background?
He has worked five years in clinical settings and describes himself as someone who centers the client as the expert in their story.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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