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- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with changes
About Michael
Michael Slavkin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with 30 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and big life changes.
He works with each person to identify practical steps that reduce distress. Sessions focus on developing coping skills, processing hard experiences, and clarifying what matters most to the client. He offers an approach grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques rather than a single method.
Michael aims to make sessions respectful of each person's identity and life story. He describes his practice as progressive and non-religious, and he notes a particular welcome for LGBTQ+ people seeking therapy. He explains things plainly and works so clients can use what they learn outside of sessions.
Over his career he has helped people manage ongoing stress, recover from traumatic events, and adjust to major transitions. He emphasizes collaboration - the client’s goals guide the work. Michael balances practical skill-building with time to talk through difficult feelings.
People who choose him should expect direct conversation, skill practice, and follow-up on how techniques are working in daily life. He encourages questions about methods and progress so therapy stays relevant and focused on real-world results.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Two kinds of evidence-based techniques form the backbone of his work. One focuses on skills training - concrete practices to reduce anxiety and manage mood, such as breathing strategies, behavioral activation, and problem-solving. These techniques are useful when someone wants tools to handle everyday stress and mood changes. The other centers on processing difficult experiences - talking through what happened, reflecting on its impact, and building new ways to respond. That work can help with trauma, relationship wounds, and grief.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will review your goals and try methods that fit the issues you bring. Progress is checked together, and techniques are adjusted based on what helps in real life. The therapist aims to balance talking and skill practice so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Confirm the current session options before booking. If you plan to arrange online sessions, consider how they fit your routine - for example a shorter phone check-in can be easier during a work break, and video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and to practice skills between meetings, helping therapy fit into a busy life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based techniques and a collaborative, practical approach that emphasizes skill building and processing difficult experiences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on emotional and life-change concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.