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- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-informed work
- DBT skills when helpful
About Michael
LPCC Michael Tidstrand has 10 years of experience working in California with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and family-related concerns. He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, attachment-informed ideas, client-centered methods, and dialectical skills. Michael combines clinical training with personal experience to inform how he listens and responds.
Parents and individuals often come looking for practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings and everyday demands. Michael focuses on clear, doable steps clients can try between sessions. He prioritizes active listening and reflective conversation so people can better understand what keeps patterns going.
In sessions he draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought patterns and test new behaviors. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and make choices that match them. Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions.
Michael also includes client-centered practices so the person’s perspective shapes the work. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation or distress tolerance are needed. The mix of methods aims to be practical and skills-focused rather than abstract.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service uses a cancellable subscription model for sessions; fees vary by location. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are delivered in English. Confirm the current session options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches concrete techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try different actions, useful for stress, panic, low mood, and attention-related challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to emphasize based on their goals, patterns, and preferences. Sessions may combine elements from different approaches so the plan fits what a person needs right now.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins or sessions at convenient times. They also let people use techniques from CBT or ACT between meetings, so skills can be practiced in daily situations.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Michael works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, and family-related concerns.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, and dialectical behavior skills into practical sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience providing mental health care in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a LPCC practicing in California; his credential is listed as CA LPCC.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
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.