- Client-centered listening
- Focus on daily life
- Supports career concerns
About Mike
Mike Conte is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or low in motivation. He also supports those facing career concerns, relationship questions, grief, and challenges with attention and self-esteem.
He aims for straightforward, respectful conversations. Sessions are built around each person's needs, and he adapts the way he talks and plans work to fit what the client wants to accomplish. Mike emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in a calm, nonjudgmental way.
Clients can expect a practical focus on everyday life changes. He helps people identify small steps forward and strategies to manage difficult emotions. He also works with people dealing with compassion fatigue and the strain of ongoing responsibilities.
Mike draws from a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. That means clients set the pace and goals, while he supports their choices and reflections. He sees therapy as a partnership aimed at clearer thinking and more effective action.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Mike positions himself as a steady guide through that start. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether a conversation about goals and options could help them move toward a more satisfying daily life.
How a Client-Centered Approach Works Online
Client-centered therapy centers on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead. The therapist focuses on understanding your perspective and helping you clarify what matters most, which can be useful for stress, low motivation, self-esteem, and relationship questions.The same client-centered ideas also help with coping through life changes and grief. Sessions prioritize the client's goals and pace, with the therapist offering support, reflections, and practical next steps rather than directing the process.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose ways of working that match their needs and preferences. This means discussing what helps, trying things, and adjusting methods based on how the client responds.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for focused check-ins during a work break or between appointments. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit daily routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, career difficulties, relationship questions, family-related concerns, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
He uses a client-centered approach, emphasizing listening, respect, and tailoring conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on the client's goals and personal strengths.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience in counseling.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.