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Michael Hutchinson

Practical, person-centered therapy with tools for change

LMHC Florida

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Hutchinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He combines practical, evidence-based techniques with a person-centered stance to help people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about next steps.

Background and approach

Hutch emphasizes meeting people where they are. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what concerns bring someone to therapy, whether that's anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or relationship strain.

He uses clear, concrete tools drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches to reduce distress and build coping skills. His background includes work across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings since 2012, and he has held licensure in Florida since 2018.

That range of settings informs his ability to work with trauma, persistent mood concerns, addictions, and complicated life transitions. Hutch treats a broad set of issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic, anger, and attachment struggles.

He also addresses concerns tied to identity and sexuality, including LGBT matters and kink-affirming topics, and helps with caregiver stress and relationship problems. In sessions he follows a collaborative style.

He listens first, helps clients name values and goals, and then introduces practical exercises they can try between meetings. The approach is aimed at giving people tools to manage emotions, make clearer choices, and move toward the life they want.

Online approaches that fit your goals

Michael integrates the Gottman Method and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside cognitive behavioral tools to address relationships and personal struggles. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication patterns and building practical skills for relating, which can help when conflict or disconnection is a concern. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings, and it often helps people coping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will start by listening to what matters most, then work with clients to try techniques that match their goals and preferences. Adjustments are made over time so the work fits the person's pace and needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging lets people stay connected between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or other commitments while using the therapeutic methods described above.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, and many other issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. He uses clear, practical tools and focuses on clients' values and real-life changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked in mental health since 2012 and has been licensed in Florida as an LMHC since 2018, giving him six years of post-licensure experience.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds a Florida LMHC credential and practices from Florida, following state licensing rules.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different scheduling and communication needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed in

Florida

Languages

English