About Michael
Michael Bombka is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 25 years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, struggling with relationships, or coping with trauma and abuse. He also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, motivation problems, and depression.
He uses a direct but compassionate style. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps the client can take between meetings.
Background and approach
Conversations are tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. Michael draws on a mix of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. He often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns.
He also works from attachment ideas to help people understand how past relationships affect present reactions. When trauma is part of the story, he can include EMDR to address stuck memories and strong emotional responses. He frames every plan around what the client wants to change and how they want to feel over time.
Michael aims to create a respectful, calm space where people can talk honestly and try new strategies. He invites questions, checks in on progress, and adjusts plans as goals shift. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he offers steady support through that process.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and close connections. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns, try new ways of relating, and practice different responses to conflict or anxiety.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and replacing them with more helpful habits. In remote sessions this often includes structured exercises, brief worksheets, and concrete homework between meetings.
EMDR addresses distress tied to traumatic memories by using guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused recall. Remotely, the therapist guides processing and pacing while helping the client stay grounded during and after sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and life circumstances. That plan can change as progress is made or needs shift.
Online formats offer flexibility: video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and continue care across locations.
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What this therapist works with
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- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English
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