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Michael Hutchinson, LMHC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Michael

Michael Hutchinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who blends practical, evidence-based techniques with a client-centered stance. He emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools while drawing on constructivist influences to meet each person where they are, helping address disruptions in thought, emotion, and behavior.

Background and approach

With a focus that includes ADHD among other concerns, he works to translate therapeutic insights into manageable strategies tailored to daily life. Hutch has six years of licensed practice and has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings since beginning his mental health work in 2012.

That range of settings informs his work with trauma, persistent mental health conditions, relationship challenges, mood disorders, and issues such as anxiety, addiction, and grief. He values ongoing professional learning and integrates techniques from multiple modalities to match client needs.

Central to his approach is respect for clients as experts on their own experience. Rather than prescribe choices, he guides people to clarify values, build meaningful insight, and apply skills that support self-determination.

He aims to collaborate with each person to find realistic, values-consistent steps forward.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning skills to act consistently with those values even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can help when clients want to reduce avoidance and build a more meaningful day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and impulsivity, making it useful for practical problem-solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore which methods fit best with their goals, values, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats make it possible to work on skill-building, values clarification, and behavior change from varied locations and schedules, supporting consistent engagement and easier integration of therapeutic work into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly help with?
He addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma-related concerns, depression, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other patterns of distress.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines a client-centered stance with evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT, emphasizing collaboration and helping clients develop skills matched to their values and goals.
What background informs his practice?
Michael has been working in mental health since 2012 and has six years of active licensure experience in Florida, with work across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the FL LMHC license number MH15723 and practices in Florida.
In which language does he offer therapy?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preferences.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Michael can help with

Michael Hutchinson works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Michael works with trauma.

How Michael approaches therapy

Michael's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Michael is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 6 years of clinical experience.