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Rev. Michael Abell, LPC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michael

Rev. Michael Abell brings more than a decade of licensed counseling experience rooted in pastoral ministry to his work with individuals and families.

Background and approach

He holds an LPC and completed a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2017 after years of hands-on counseling in church and community settings. His practice draws on that blend of clinical training and real-world experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting struggles, ADHD, trauma, and other life transitions.

Drawing from client-centered principles, cognitive-behavioral tools, emotionally-focused interventions, and solution-focused strategies, Rev. Abell aims to help clients identify their strengths and build practical steps toward change.

He frames therapy as a collaborative effort, offering encouragement and teamwork while clients apply new skills outside sessions. Based in Pennsylvania, he works with people at different life stages, including blended family and fatherhood issues, family-of-origin concerns, and young-adult challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rev. Michael Abell integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address practical life concerns and emotional patterns. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping clients draw on their own strengths to explore goals and values, which can be useful for relationship, family, and self-esteem work. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers structured techniques to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to build coping skills for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. He works with clients to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what best supports their goals and preferences. This teamwork helps tailor sessions to each person's situation and priorities rather than applying a single method rigidly.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility in scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy routines, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the mode of interaction that feels most comfortable for ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, supportive style that emphasizes clients' strengths and practical change. Techniques include client-centered listening alongside structured approaches to build coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional counseling experience and many additional years in pastoral ministry and community counseling prior to earning his master's degree.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC with the license number PA LPC PC012631 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can therapy be offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Michael can help with

Rev. Michael Abell works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes.

Michael works with individuals, couples, and families on Parenting, premarital and marital issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, gambling and substance abuse and addiction, legal issues, religious issues, trauma and PTSD, and grief and loss.

How Michael approaches therapy

Michael's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania, with 11 years of clinical experience.