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Michael Ermalinski , LPC

Therapist in Pennsylvania

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About Michael

Michael Ermalinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 32 years of clinical experience to work with individuals, couples, and families. He earned degrees in Psychology and Education from New York University and Saint Joseph's University and completed additional graduate clinical training at the Institute for Social and Policy Practice (ISPP) in Chicago. Michael combines academic training with decades of hands-on practice to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and stress management, depressive conditions including bipolar disorder, recovery from trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and interpersonal development, and substance-related addictions.

He works with couples and families on communication, conflict, and life transitions as well as with people facing grief, career pressures, and chronic stress or compassion fatigue. His clinical approach draws on established research-based methods and ethical standards, offering an open, warm, and non-judgmental space for exploration and change. Michael’s practice integrates evidence-informed techniques while tailoring care to each person or family, supporting practical coping skills alongside deeper personal insight and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps people explore their feelings and values and supports personal growth and self-understanding. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT blends acceptance and change-oriented skills training, emphasizing emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a plan using one or more methods. This collaborative decision-making helps ensure that the techniques fit the client’s life and goals.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to engage in therapy from home, work, or wherever they are most comfortable. These options make scheduling easier, support continuity of care during life transitions, and broaden access to consistent therapeutic support.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Michael Ermalinski have?

Michael Ermalinski has 32 years of experience.

Is Michael Ermalinski a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: PA LPC PC003613.

In which languages does Michael Ermalinski provide therapy?

English.

Where is Michael Ermalinski located?

Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Michael Ermalinski as my therapist?

You can work with Michael Ermalinski through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michael Ermalinski work with international clients?

Michael Ermalinski does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michael Ermalinski cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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