Michael Shupp is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns.
01About Michael
Michael Shupp is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns. He focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Parents and people juggling work and family often come to him when they feel stuck or overwhelmed.
He uses straightforward methods to identify what is working and what needs to change. Sessions tend to focus on coping skills, clearer communication, and short-term goals that can create momentum.
Background and approach
Michael draws on three years of counseling experience and past work in healthcare leadership to understand pressures from demanding careers and life transitions. His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He talks through problems with clients, helps them find tools they can practice between sessions, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
People leave with specific steps to try, not just ideas to think about. Michael commonly helps people with parenting stress, career decisions, feelings of isolation, issues around identity and intimacy, and family-of-origin concerns. He also addresses abandonment, blended family challenges, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose.
Therapy with Michael typically uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to make changes that fit each person’s life. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Texas. If you want to see whether his approach fits you, choose Start Therapy and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a session.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 13547 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1497425870 · 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
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Methods Michael names
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 Michael Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Methods Online
Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT breaks big problems into smaller, manageable steps and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify strengths and quick, practical changes. That approach centers on small, achievable goals and can help when someone wants faster momentum or clearer next steps in relationships, parenting, or career choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints, and then suggest which methods to try. Decisions about approach and pacing are made together and adjusted as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. Many people find that virtual sessions help them sustain progress while managing a busy schedule.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, parenting and career-related concerns, and related family and life-purpose questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and collaborative, emphasizing clear steps and coping strategies to use between sessions. He focuses on what clients can do to feel better in day-to-day life.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of counseling experience and additional background in healthcare leadership, which informs his understanding of workplace and life-transition stress.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and practices in Texas.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
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?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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