Michael Fronk
Thoughtful LCSW focused on practical change
LCSW Texas
- Experience
- 9 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Michael
Michael Fronk is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. He supports clients wrestling with self-esteem, motivation, family problems, and major life changes.
Background and approach
Michael aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and practical for people seeking change. He builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings.
Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings. Michael emphasizes listening first, then offering tools that fit each person's life.
His practice draws on several approaches to meet different needs. He uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship communication and repair.
He also applies Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to address patterns rooted in early relationships, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the client's own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when practical skills and thought patterns need attention.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques appear when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are important. Michael combines these methods to match each person's situation rather than following a single formula.
With nine years of experience as an LCSW, he brings both sheltering support and concrete strategies. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
People start by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for them.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Michael uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and reduce recurring arguments by teaching clear skills for listening and repair. That approach focuses on moments of connection and practical ways to change how people interact. He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current behavior and emotional reactions, which can help when trust or closeness feel difficult. Client-Centered Therapy guides the work by keeping the client's goals and pace at the center, allowing sessions to follow what feels most important to the individual.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. The plan can shift over time based on what is helpful and what the client wants to focus on.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different lives and schedules. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections, or step-by-step coaching between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent even with a busy routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English