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Michael Strangstalien, LPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Michael

Michael Strangstalien is an Arizona-licensed LPC with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and life transitions. He brings long-term practice working with concentration and memory concerns and lists ADHD among his specialty areas.

Background and approach

His approach recognizes each client as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths to navigate difficult emotions and practical challenges. He frames therapy as a collaborative process that emphasizes courage and steady progress.

Michael pays attention to patterns such as attachment dynamics, communication breakdowns, and control issues, and he addresses a wide range of concerns from panic and mood disorders to workplace stress and questions of life purpose. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, strengths-focused stance that seeks workable strategies and clearer understanding rather than quick fixes.

He invites those ready to begin the work of change to take the initial step toward scheduling sessions.

Approaches and Online Options for Focused, Evidence-Based Care

Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the presenting concern. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and panic symptoms, teaching practical tools for managing intense emotions and reducing avoidance behaviors. Another approach focuses on attention and executive functioning support for clients dealing with concentration, memory, and ADHD-related challenges, offering strategies to improve organization, routines, and task completion.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. He collaborates with clients to identify goals, assess what methods feel most useful, and adjust strategies over time so the plan fits each person’s needs and preferences rather than relying on a single method from the start.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and maintain continuity when schedules change. These options provide flexibility in how people engage in therapy and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support across different communication styles and daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with areas like attachment, communication problems, and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His stance emphasizes collaboration and a strengths-based view, treating clients as experts in their own stories while offering guidance and practical strategies.
What is his professional background and experience?
He holds 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns, including concentration and memory difficulties.
Where is he licensed and what credentials does he hold?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with licence AZ LPC LPC-10155.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English