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Michael Hurd, LCSW

  • Experience36 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michael

Michael Hurd brings a client-centered, solution-focused style to his work, emphasizing practical strategies and clear goals. He frames therapy as a collaborative partnership, helping clients identify strengths and reduce self-defeating patterns while addressing present-day concerns rather than dwelling unnecessarily on the past.

Background and approach

Michael communicates in straightforward terms and centers interventions on what will move a person forward. With 36 years of clinical experience and an LCSW, Michael has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, depression, grief, and ADHD.

He also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. His approach favors actionable steps that build on a client’s existing resources rather than labels.

Michael is licensed in Nevada (NV LCSW 12266-C) and Virginia (VA LCSW 0904018260) and practices from South Carolina. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Prospective clients who want a pragmatic, strengths-oriented collaborator will find his style oriented toward coaching, problem solving, and measurable progress.

Applying practical therapy approaches online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the client’s own goals; it helps people who want a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore choices and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on goals and small, concrete steps toward improvement, helping clients see progress quickly and stay motivated.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively to determine what fits each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration includes adjusting methods over time based on what is helping and what is not, so clients take an active role in shaping their treatment plan.

Online therapy with Michael uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and different communication preferences. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations and support ongoing work between sessions through more immediate, convenient check-ins when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, depression, grief, ADHD, trauma and many related concerns such as intimacy, eating and sleeping problems.
What is the basic therapeutic approach and style?
The approach is client-centered and solution-focused, emphasizing present-day problem solving, goal setting, and building on strengths rather than concentrating only on symptoms or labels.
What experience does the therapist bring?
He has 36 years of professional experience and has authored books and many articles, which informs a seasoned, practical approach to helping clients make progress.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He practices from South Carolina and holds licenses NV LCSW 12266-C and VA LCSW 0904018260.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients for online work.
Which session formats are offered?
He conducts therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

36+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Virginia

Languages

English