LICSW
Michael Anderson, LICSW
- Experience6 years
- LocationMinnesota
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Michael
Michael Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who draws on six years of clinical experience and a longer personal journey through depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship struggles.
Background and approach
He combines practical tools with an appreciation for creativity and self-discovery, shaped in part by a prior career in heavy industry and ongoing interests in singing and photography. Michael emphasizes growth, exploration of life purpose, and helping people move past resistance that keeps them stuck.
His work often weaves mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and trauma-informed perspectives to help clients identify and shift repetitive patterns of thought and behavior. He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and existential and Jungian ideas to support emotional regulation, meaning-making, and deeper self-understanding.
Michael lists ADHD among the areas he focuses on and includes stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career struggles among his common areas of support. Michael approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients build skills and practical strategies while attending to underlying stories and life transitions.
He encourages exploration of personal gifts and creative strengths as part of long-term healing and growth.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care
The practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, often using concrete exercises and skill-building to address issues like anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy complements that work by teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills that reduce reactivity and support healthier coping.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in sessions, adjusting methods over time so treatment aligns with evolving needs and priorities.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide practical flexibility for maintaining continuity of care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, use brief check-ins when needed, and apply learned skills between meetings while still working with a licensed professional.
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Experience
6+ years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English
What Michael can help with
Michael Anderson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression.
How Michael approaches therapy
Michael's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Experience and training
Michael is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota, with 6 years of clinical experience.