Michael Friedman, LMHC

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Compassionate, practical therapy focused on your story

Details

Name	Michael Friedman
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	13

About Michael

Michael Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor with 13 years of experience. He keeps sessions direct and approachable, helping people find clearer ways to handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. Michael explains things plainly and uses conversation, practical tools, and creative options when useful.

He emphasizes Narrative therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered work. That means he pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves and looks for ways to rewrite those stories so they fit better with their goals.

Background and approach

He also focuses on how relationships and early bonds shape current patterns and uses empathic listening to help people feel understood. Michael blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when skills practice or emotion regulation are helpful. Sessions often include straightforward skill building for panic, anger, or addictive behaviors and steps to manage overwhelming feelings.

He offers options like art-based activities if a client prefers nonverbal expression. He has worked broadly with concerns including trauma and abuse, parenting stress, self-esteem struggles, addiction, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and career changes. He also addresses attachment issues, codependency, body image, shame, and communication problems.

Michael practices in Washington as a WA LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He provides care in English and uses online formats to meet people where they are. His approach aims to be practical, relatable, and collaborative so clients can make steady, manageable changes.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): 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.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: 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 attachment approaches work online

Michael often combines Narrative therapy with Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe those stories so they feel less limiting; it is useful for issues like shame, identity, and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based work focuses on how early relationships affect current patterns and can help with intimacy-related issues, trust, and codependency. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting people where they are, which supports building insight and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision, adapting what they try based on the client's goals, preferences, and how the work feels in session. Clients can expect discussion about which tools to try and regular check-ins to see what's helping.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and demonstrations of skills, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep continuity when schedules change.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting stress, relationship and family problems, grief, and ADHD.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is direct, engaged, and empathetic. He uses Narrative work alongside attachment and client-centered approaches and mixes in skills-based tools when needed.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 13 years of clinical experience and aims to combine practical tools with conversational, story-focused work to help clients change unhelpful patterns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a WA LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Washington.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is payment handled and what do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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