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Michael Creech

Therapist · Florida

Michael Creech

LMHC

LMHC - Stress and Relationships

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Experience
6 years
Based in
Florida
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Self-esteem work
  • Coping with change

About Michael

Michael Creech is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenge of coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues tied to attachment, abandonment, blended family tensions, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication struggles, control issues, and feelings of emptiness.

He approaches work from a client-centered perspective. That means he treats the person in the room as the expert on their life and builds sessions around what matters to them. Conversations are practical and down-to-earth. Sessions look to notice strengths and use them to address current challenges.

In sessions he listens for patterns that keep someone stuck, such as unhelpful self-talk or repeating relationship dynamics. He offers straightforward reflections and helps clients try different ways of responding. This can include talking through relationship boundaries, testing new communication skills, or naming feelings that feel hard to face.

Michael aims to make the steps feel manageable. He supports clients working through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the fallout of separation or divorce. He also helps people balancing caregiver roles or managing chronic health issues alongside life changes.

People who come when they feel unsure what’s next often focus on one or two practical goals. He helps set small, realistic steps and checks progress together. Booking starts by using the site process to match and schedule a first session.

License and NPI on record

LMHC
Florida · MH24128
LMHC
Washington · LH61600634

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Florida, Washington

Languages

English

How client-centered methods translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to what the client says. It emphasizes the client’s own goals and builds from their strengths. This approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then adapt the way sessions run. That means the two of you decide together whether to concentrate on communication skills, boundary-setting, or managing difficult emotions in everyday moments.

The profile does not state which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to have regular appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs without promising specific session types.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, communication, control issues, divorce, emptiness, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt, and shame.

How would he approach feeling stuck?

He uses a client-centered style that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, using strengths, and trying practical ways to respond differently.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes work on anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LMHC practicing in Florida and holds Florida and Washington LMHC credentials as provided in the profile details.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site process.

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