Michael Maddock, LMHC, LPC
Empathetic counselor focused on personal stories
Details
| Name | Michael Maddock |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC, LPC |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania, Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Michael
Michael Maddock is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. He also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and changes in life circumstances.
He favors a collaborative, client-centered style. Sessions focus on what matters most to each person and on practical steps they can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Michael’s background includes work across a variety of clinical settings and experience with mood disorders, trauma, and long-term care issues. He keeps current with assessment tools and therapeutic approaches through his role as a Scientific Solutions Director.
That mix shapes an approach that is both thoughtful and practical. In sessions he aims to build a strong working relationship first, then set small, achievable goals. Therapy may include talking through painful experiences, practicing new ways to cope, and changing patterns that cause repeated problems.
He adapts methods to each person’s needs and pace. Michael offers online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. He works in English and is based in Pennsylvania, while supporting clients in other locations when appropriate.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
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.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: 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 practical approaches work online
Michael blends Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people make sense of their struggles. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and on spotting alternative storylines that open up new choices. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and direction.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools when helpful to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT techniques are useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and obstacles that respond to step-by-step practice and reflection.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust the plan over time. Clients and therapist decide together what feels useful and what to change.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins or the chance to write things out between meetings. These options help fit therapy into busy lives and different schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Michael help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. He also addresses grief, parenting stress, ADHD, eating and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is compassionate and client-centered. He works collaboratively and focuses on small, practical steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings and with diverse concerns, including mood disorders and trauma.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is able to work with international clients as well.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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