Michael Mudgett, LPC

Michael Mudgett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps adults 17 and older work through relationship and intimacy concerns as well as everyday stressors. He greets people with a warm, interactive style and focuses on improving communication and connection. Sessions emphasize practical listening and communication skills to ease conflict and rebuild closeness.

With 18 years of experience, he supports people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, and life changes. He also works with issues such as addictions, body image, fertility concerns, and isolation. Michael pays attention to how early experiences and attachment patterns shape current relationships.

His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He adapts techniques to each person's needs and aims for practical strategies that can be used outside sessions.

Michael draws on a long background in ministry and counseling, including twelve years pastoring. He describes his role as walking alongside people as they discover purpose and manage life transitions. He often integrates spiritual reflection when clients want that incorporated into care.

In sessions clients can expect respectful, compassionate listening and concrete skills practice. People who want help with communication, intimacy-related issues, or managing strong emotions may find his direct, faith-informed style helpful.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then taking actions that match personal values. ACT can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions about relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, useful for depression, worry, and sleep or eating concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships to improve connection and reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then decide together which techniques to try. That collaborative process means methods can change over time as needs and progress become clearer.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can make scheduling easier and let sessions fit into a busy day. Online therapy can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel, and maintain momentum between meetings while still using the same ACT, CBT, or EFT tools that are practiced in person.