Michael Sanchez, LMFT

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Calm, practical help for complex challenges

Details

Name	Michael Sanchez
Credentials	LMFT
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	8

About Michael

Michael Sanchez is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida. He has eight years of experience in mental health settings and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. He has worked in residential programs, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings for both mental health and substance use.

That background gives him experience with higher-intensity needs and complex or co-occurring concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on that experience when shaping short- and longer-term plans for the work. Michael uses several practical approaches to therapy. He listens first, then helps people tell the stories shaping their feelings and choices.

He also uses client-centered skills to keep sessions focused on a person’s goals, and cognitive-behavioral tools when patterns of thinking and behavior are getting in the way. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Michael will help you set realistic steps, track progress, and adjust the plan as needed.

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and clear communication during sessions. People who reach out can expect a straightforward conversation about what matters most to them. Michael encourages questions about approach, session format, and how therapy fits into daily life.

He aims to make the process understandable and useful from the first visit.

What this therapist works with

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

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.
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 these approaches translate to online sessions

Michael often uses Narrative Therapy to help people name the stories that shape daily life and to consider alternative ways of understanding struggles. Narrative work can be useful for issues like identity, relationship patterns, and finding new purpose.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early connections influence current emotions and relationship responses, which can help with anxiety, abandonment concerns, and trust issues. Client-Centered Therapy is another key element, focusing on listening, empathy, and shaping the pace of work around the person's goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Michael will talk with clients about their needs and preferences, and will adjust methods as the work progresses. That collaborative planning aims to find what feels most helpful rather than sticking rigidly to a single model.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone works when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed, and chat or messaging can fit brief updates or flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or daily routines, while allowing the therapist to use narrative, attachment, and client-centered work across formats.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Michael commonly address?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, and impulsivity.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a mix of narrative, client-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help people tell their story, set goals, and change unhelpful thinking or behavior.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has eight years of experience working in residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings for both mental health and substance use.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is a Florida LMFT, licensed as a marriage and family therapist in Florida and practicing in that state.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

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

How are costs handled and how do I start?

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