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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and mood
About Michael
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 10 years of experience. Michael MacKinnon helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression. He also addresses family concerns and related issues such as relationship communication and workplace stress.
Michael focuses on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients meet their goals. He works one-on-one to talk through sources of anxiety and patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions aim to clarify problems, identify workable steps, and practice new skills between meetings.
He has supported people dealing with addiction and mood disorders, and he helps clients process trauma and abuse. He also works with issues connected to adoption and foster care, domestic violence, and post-traumatic stress. Michael addresses guilt, shame, and the challenges of rebuilding trust after harm.
Communication problems and control issues are common topics in his work. He helps people learn clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries. He also assists with social anxiety, isolation, and finding direction when life feels stagnant.
Sessions include focused goal-setting and practical tools to manage symptoms day to day. Michael describes his approach as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to create straightforward plans. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical steps and skills. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop more balanced thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. This involves short exercises in session and practice between meetings to change how problems are talked about and handled.Another useful technique concentrates on behavior change for addictions and mood management. It breaks goals into small, trackable actions, uses clear relapse-prevention planning, and emphasizes routine changes that support recovery and stability.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
The biography does not list session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during a lunch break or between commitments. Some formats are simpler when bandwidth is limited or when shorter check-ins are needed, so checking available formats will help pick the most practical option.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression, plus related issues such as communication problems and workplace stress.
What is his therapeutic approach?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to set goals, teach skills, and test practical changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience as a professional counselor.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.