Therapist profile
Micah Nagel, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC012303
- NPI1487252326
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Attachment-based focus
About Micah
Micah Nagel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 14 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and related issues. Micah also lists support for parenting, sleep and eating issues, career concerns, and ADHD.
Micah trained in marriage and family therapy and has worked in outpatient and in-home settings. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to patterns that affect relationships and mood.
His work draws on client-centered methods, attachment-based ideas, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. That means he listens for how past bonds shape current reactions, checks thoughts that feed upsetting feelings, and helps people build different patterns in their relationships.
Emotionally-focused methods and mindfulness practices also appear in his approach. Those tools are used to help people name emotions, calm intense moments, and try new ways of connecting with others. Micah pays attention to both immediate coping skills and longer-term changes in how people relate.
People can expect straightforward conversations about what is causing strain and what might be tried next. He invites clients to identify realistic goals and to practice small, manageable changes between sessions. The practical focus includes communication skills, boundary work, and strategies to manage anger and stress more effectively.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Micah draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and attachment-based ideas. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and helping people set their own goals, which can fit well into a conversational online session. CBT looks at thought patterns and behaviors, offering exercises and homework that can be done between sessions. Attachment-based approaches pay attention to how early relationship experiences shape reactions now, and they guide work on improving current relationship patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He will work with each person to decide which methods best match their goals and preferences. This conversation is collaborative and practical, with regular check-ins about what's helping and what should change.
The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that can reduce travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available session types before booking. The emphasis is on making sessions usable in everyday life while focusing on skills for managing anger, improving communication, and reducing stress.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and related issues such as parenting and career strain.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive-behavioral and emotionally-focused tools to identify triggers, shift unhelpful thoughts, and practice new responses to anger.
What is his background and experience?
He has 14 years of experience and has worked in outpatient and in-home settings, including work with individuals and families from varied backgrounds.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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