- Practical coping skills
- Empathic listening
- Values-based work
About Michael
Michael Tidstrand is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. He presents a calm, nonjudgmental presence so people feel comfortable naming what’s hard. Many clients come for help with compassion fatigue, family concerns, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood management, or attention challenges related to ADHD.
Michael uses straightforward talk, active listening, and curiosity to understand what matters to each person. He blends techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches with mindful practices to spot patterns in thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions aim to give practical steps that can be used between meetings as well as space for reflection.
His background includes ten years of clinical experience and training in clinical psychology. He holds an LPCC credential and has worked with adults facing a range of life stresses. This experience informs a grounded, person-centered way of working rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
In sessions he focuses on building insight and concrete skills. That can mean practicing new ways to respond to strong emotions, testing small behavior changes, or identifying values that guide daily choices. The tone tends to be collaborative and paced to fit each person’s needs.
People who choose Michael often want clear tools and a supportive listener as they navigate change. He welcomes international clients and conducts work in English. To start, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when people feel stuck or are coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and uses that understanding to change how people relate and feel safer in relationships. It is useful for exploring family-related concerns and emotional patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can find their own solutions; it supports self-esteem and personal growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there he will suggest approaches or combine techniques so the plan fits each person’s needs and pace.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people continue work when they are living outside the therapist’s immediate area. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, attachment-focused methods, and client-centered listening to an online setting to help clients practice skills and reflect between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar issues, ADHD, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, and family-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, combining active listening with practical techniques from cognitive and mindfulness approaches.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of clinical experience and draws on both professional training and personal perspective in his work.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an LPCC credential and practices out of California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.