Michael Kutosi , LCSW

Michael Kutosi is a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. He holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston and a Master in Theology from Notre Dame Seminary. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - he combines clinical training with a background in ministry to approach care with both practical skills and personal respect for each person's story.

He is also a licensed chemical dependency counselor in Texas, which informs his work with clients facing substance use and recovery challenges. Michael centers his practice on the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address current obstacles. Taking the step to seek support is framed as courage and a move toward greater well-being, and he positions himself as a guide and collaborator in that process.

Michael’s clinical toolkit is informed by evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. He uses an eclectic approach, tailoring interventions to the client’s needs, preferences, and goals. His work also emphasizes themes of forgiveness and self-love to support deeper, sustainable change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that strengthens a person’s own motivation to change. It can be especially helpful for people working through addictions, ambivalence, or motivation challenges by exploring values and building internal commitment.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and the client’s existing strengths to create forward movement. It is useful when clients want focused, goal-driven work to address specific problems or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael Kutosi works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts methods as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from different locations, and choose a communication style that feels most effective for the individual.