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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Michael
Michael Sickels is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and help with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English. Michael emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than clinical jargon.
He helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Typical concerns include low motivation, trouble with self-confidence, persistent sadness, and difficulty coping after loss. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.
In sessions he aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space for talking through what’s most pressing. He listens for patterns that keep problems going and works with each person to try simple, usable changes. The focus is on clear goals and small experiments people can try between meetings.
Michael’s style is conversational and action-oriented. He avoids long theoretical explanations and prefers short practical tools that can be practiced. Progress is reviewed regularly so goals can be adjusted as needed.
People looking for help with everyday emotional struggles and adjustment after loss may find this approach useful. To begin, prospective clients are asked to follow the site’s intake steps to match and schedule a first meeting.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in remote sessions
Michael works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on what helps in day-to-day life. One common approach is short, goal-focused work that identifies patterns driving stress and depression and then tests small behavioral changes to shift those patterns. This helps with motivation, mood, and routines that affect daily functioning.Another useful approach involves processing grief and loss through guided conversation and structured tasks that help people remember, adjust, and plan. These methods aim to reduce overwhelming emotions and restore a manageable daily rhythm after bereavement or major change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as sessions reveal what is and isn’t helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote work can make scheduling easier and let people fit sessions around work, caregiving, or school. It also supports shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings without travel, which can help maintain momentum between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational, action-oriented style that emphasizes practical steps and short exercises. Sessions focus on clear goals and reviewing progress regularly.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience has included supporting people with mood and adjustment concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake process.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process will connect you to the intake and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.