Michael Taylor , LPC

Michael Taylor is a Texas-licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed chemical dependency counselor with more than 15 years of clinical experience. He works with adolescents and adults who are navigating trauma, stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression, bringing a calm, attentive presence to each session. Michael also supports clients facing communication challenges, questions about life purpose, and the work of cultivating self-love.

He approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each individual. Drawing on his background in counseling and substance use treatment, he helps clients explore practical steps forward while honoring their personal values and goals. Michael frames the decision to seek help as a courageous step, and he positions himself as a steady, supportive partner in the process of pursuing a more satisfying and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Michael Taylor

Michael Taylor draws from several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify what matters most to them and to practice skills for accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward meaningful action - it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and life-direction concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and provides empathy and understanding - this approach supports healing from trauma and grief by restoring a sense of agency and self-compassion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and can be effective for anxiety, depression, and some addiction-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michael will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps create a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Michael is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical.