Michael Flatley, LMFT

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Therapist who centers your story

Details

Name	Michael Flatley
Credentials	LMFT
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	24

About Michael

Michael Flatley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 24 years of practice in Florida. He guides people through stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions using a straightforward, respectful approach. Michael listens carefully and helps clients name what matters most to them.

He centers the conversation on each person's story and strengths. Narrative Therapy helps people rewrite difficult chapters, while Client-Centered work emphasizes their own goals and pace. Michael also uses Cognitive Behavioral tools and mindfulness to address thinking patterns, sleep, eating, and coping skills.

Background and approach

Sessions often focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. That might include small behavior changes, short mindfulness exercises, or clearer communication techniques for family and relationship concerns. He helps parents manage parenting stress and supports people working through grief, trauma, or intimacy issues.

Michael has worked with concerns like compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and isolation over many years. He also assists with issues related to aging, blended families, infidelity, and control or impulsivity challenges. His style is calm, direct, and rooted in respect for each client's experience.

People looking for a straightforward, story-focused approach will find practical tools and steady listening. Michael aims to help clients move toward clearer choices and more manageable days. He encourages small, meaningful changes that fit a person's life.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michael directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michael directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Michael often uses Narrative Therapy to help people make sense of their life stories and find new ways to view persistent problems. This approach suits people who want to change the story they tell about themselves, relationships, or past events. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and letting clients set the pace and goals of work together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when clients want concrete tools to change thinking patterns, manage anxiety, improve sleep, or address eating-related habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs and goals. That conversation can shift over time as progress is made and new concerns arise.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when video isn't needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can support shorter check-ins, real-time coaching, or flexible communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and access care from different locations.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Michael address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, parenting strain, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, career transitions, and compassion fatigue, among others.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He centers the client's story and strengths, combines narrative listening with Client-Centered support, and uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to address daily problems.

What is his professional background?

He has 24 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and independent practice, focusing on relational and life-change concerns.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He holds a Florida LMFT credential and practices with a base in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use for online work?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different scheduling and communication needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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