Michael Fentress, LMHC, LPC

Michael Fentress is a licensed mental health counselor who draws on ten years of practice to support people facing major life changes. He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is based in Florida. He aims to provide a calm, affirming space for those dealing with depression, addiction, grief, and stress.

His work often centers on helping people find purpose and rebuild self-worth after difficult events. He listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and then helps them try different ways of coping. Sessions focus on real-life steps people can take between meetings.

Michael pays attention to relational and identity concerns, including issues common in LGBT communities and experiences of abandonment or attachment pain. He also addresses challenges such as ADHD, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. The emphasis is on practical change rather than theory alone.

He blends approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion-focused methods to match each person’s needs. Therapy is collaborative: goals are set together and reviewed as progress unfolds. Michael aims to help people move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling more in control of their choices.

People who want clear, down-to-earth support for midlife shifts, relationship strain, or recovery from trauma may find his style helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without being controlled by them and focus on actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for mood and anxiety concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns, and it can be useful for people who struggle with trust, intimacy, or repeated relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Plans and techniques are revisited as those goals change, so the approach can evolve over time.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use quieter surroundings, avoid camera use if preferred, or keep appointments during work breaks. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets for remote work so progress continues between sessions.