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- Mood disorders
- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions and anger
About Michael
Dr. Michael Woulas is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida with 41 years of clinical experience. He focuses on mood disorders, anxiety, anger, addictions, ADHD, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and bipolar disorder. He works with adults and has a background in behavioral medicine and osteopathic medical training that informs his clinical perspective.
He has long experience diagnosing and treating many forms of depression, anxiety, and related mood problems. He has also treated chronic pain and addiction concerns and has written about emotional volatility in bipolar disorder. Sessions are straightforward and problem-focused, with attention to how emotions, behavior, and life circumstances interact.
Dr. Woulas has provided workplace and community consultation. He created psychological screening for law enforcement recruitment in Central Massachusetts and later developed a jail suicide prevention training program in Florida. He has run seminars and discussion groups on domestic and social violence and offered training on marital and family relations.
He has maintained a private practice in Southwest Florida since 1985. He has authored The Ticking Time Bomb: Anger, Rage, and Emotional Volatility of Bipolar Disorder, Type II and co-authored Focus on You; Your Needs Matter Too. His background blends psychological and osteopathic perspectives to address behavioral and mood-related concerns.
People come to him for practical help with mood regulation, managing anxiety, addressing addictive behavior, and working through relationship or parenting strain. He encourages clear goals and direct work on symptoms and day-to-day coping strategies.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Dr. Woulas applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on mood and behavior. One approach emphasizes mood regulation skills to reduce the intensity and frequency of depressive or manic symptoms; this involves tracking mood patterns and practicing concrete coping strategies. Another common focus is behavioral interventions for anxiety and addiction, which use step-by-step changes in day-to-day routines and responses to reduce avoidance and compulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on progress and preference. The focus is on practical problem solving rather than abstract theory.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins around work hours, fewer travel demands, or the option to use audio-only when video is difficult. In general, licensed professionals can adapt therapeutic exercises, mood tracking, and behavior-change plans to remote sessions so treatment continues to focus on measurable steps and daily functioning.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
41+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating concerns, and parenting-related strain.
What is his therapeutic approach?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a problem-focused style that looks at how emotions, behavior, and circumstances interact. Treatment emphasizes practical strategies for symptom management and behavior change.
How long has he practiced?
He has 41 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, including clinical practice, consultation, and public seminars.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Florida and works from Southwest Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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