Dr. Michael Woulas , LMFT

Dr. Michael Woulas, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist whose practice centers on behavioral medicine and the treatment of mood and addictive disorders. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has diagnosed and treated anxiety, many forms of depression, bipolar conditions, ADHD, chronic pain syndromes, and substance-related problems. As an LMFT, he brings a focus on relationships and family dynamics to clinical work, combining that perspective with medical training he received in osteopathic methods that has further informed his approach.

His subspecialties include adult and pediatric mood disorders, chronic pain, and addictions, and he has extensive experience working with anger, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating and parenting issues. Early in his career he consulted with the Central Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and created the region’s first psychological screening program for law enforcement recruitment. After relocating to Florida he developed the state’s first jail suicide prevention training program and has also assisted local real estate firms with recruitment and selection of sales agents.

Dr. Woulas regularly speaks and leads local seminars and discussion groups on domestic and social violence and offers training in marital and family relations. He has maintained a private practice in Southwest Florida since 1985, where he lives with his wife and is the father of three sons. He is the author of The Ticking Time Bomb: Anger, Rage, and Emotional Volatility of Bipolar Disorder, Type II, and coauthor of Focus on You; Your Needs Matter Too. His work is available through books sold on Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Michael Woulas draws on behavioral medicine techniques that focus on how thoughts, behaviors, and physical symptoms interact. These methods often include practical skills for managing anxiety, mood swings, pain, and addictive urges, helping clients gain tools they can use in daily life. He also uses family and marital therapy approaches that examine relationship patterns and communication, supporting couples and families in resolving conflict and improving connection. For individuals facing addiction, he applies targeted interventions that emphasize relapse prevention, coping strategies, and rebuilding routines to support recovery.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Woulas works collaboratively with each person to determine what will be most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques and adjusts plans over time to ensure the work aligns with the client’s life and progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to fit sessions into busy routines, while preserving the therapeutic relationship and consistent treatment progress.