Michael Hutchinson, LMHC
Therapist blending narrative work and practical skills
Details
| Name | Michael Hutchinson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Michael
Michael Hutchinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. He uses a narrative-informed approach and draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship concerns. He focuses on trauma and emotional disturbance and brings six years of licensed experience to therapy.
His background includes work in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. That range helps him see problems from different angles and tailor sessions to each person.
Background and approach
In sessions he treats the person as the expert on their own life. He listens for the stories that shape how someone thinks and feels. Together he and the client look at those stories and invite different ways of seeing difficult situations.
Michael blends narrative work with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. He uses these tools to address symptoms and to build practical skills for coping and decision making.
He also helps people with a wide set of specific concerns, including ADHD, panic, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, anger, grief, sexual and relationship patterns like kink or BDSM, and issues tied to attachment and abandonment. He emphasizes self-determination and helps clients connect choices to their values. To start, he asks people to describe what they hope to change.
From there he and the client develop a plan that fits the person’s goals and life circumstances.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): 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.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: 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 Skill-Based Work Translate Online
Michael combines Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for alternative plots that reduce suffering. ACT helps people clarify values and take committed action even when uncomfortable feelings appear. CBT breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into practical steps you can practice between sessions.Choosing the right mix of these approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different methods to see what fits. Together you will set small, actionable steps that connect to what matters most to you and adjust the plan as you progress.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you work face to face from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging make it simpler to keep momentum between meetings and to fit brief exchanges into a busy day. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into real life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues such as panic, OCD symptoms, and attachment problems.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a narrative-informed approach alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods. Sessions focus on understanding your story and learning skills to cope and make values-guided choices.
How much experience does he have?
He holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and has six years of licensed experience working across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Florida and is licensed in the state as an LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people located in Florida.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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