About Michael
Michael "Mike" O'Neill is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Wisconsin with 24 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, as well as those coping with addictions, trauma, grief, and depression. Mike aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
He works to create a practical plan that fits each person's needs. Mike shapes sessions around what matters to the client.
Background and approach
He listens first, then helps set clear goals. Conversations are straightforward and focused on small, achievable steps. He adjusts pace and approach to match how each person prefers to work.
His background includes long experience in community and clinical settings where he supported people through crises and recovery. That experience informs practical strategies for managing panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and intense feelings of guilt or shame. He also helps people explore forgiveness and issues often raised by men seeking change.
Therapy sessions tend to mix talk-based problem solving with repeated practice of new skills. Clients can expect help with coping tools for anxiety and grief, ways to reduce addictive behaviors, and strategies to manage stress in daily life. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to real-world needs.
Mike encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. He offers steady, patient support while people work toward clearer thinking, better coping, and more fulfilling routines.
Approaches that guide online therapy and practical coping
Mike uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life practice. One common approach he uses is symptom-focused cognitive work that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. This kind of work is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood because it teaches how thoughts affect feelings and behavior.Another approach emphasizes coping skills and behavioral practice. That involves breaking problems into manageable steps, trying small changes between sessions, and building routines that reduce stress. This method helps with addictions, panic episodes, and daily stress by giving concrete tools to use when things feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as progress is made and new challenges arise.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into work breaks. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and skill practice easier between meetings. These options provide flexibility so people can get support in ways that match their daily routine and comfort.
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- Experience
- 24 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
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