Therapist profile
Dr. Michael Mitchell, LMFT
Georgia
Dr. Michael Mitchell, LMFT - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Georgia / MFT000712
- NPI1891852059
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused steps
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Dr. Michael Mitchell is a Georgia-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, parenting strain, and trauma-related problems.
He asks people to start by describing what brought them to therapy in a few short sentences so sessions can begin with clear priorities. He uses straightforward cognitive-behavioral exercises and brief solution-focused steps to help interrupt patterns that feed anger, worry, or avoidance. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help people notice reactions before they escalate.
His work draws on humanistic and existential ideas alongside cognitive approaches. That means conversations cover values, meaning, and practical coping skills. Sessions aim to uncover why certain patterns repeat and then test small, manageable changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
He has experience addressing workplace stress, process addictions such as gambling and problematic sexual behaviors, caregiver strain, blended-family challenges, and multicultural or HIV/AIDS-related concerns. He also supports people facing grief, abandonment wounds, communication problems, and compassion fatigue.
Dr. Mitchell offers a direct, interactive counseling style that emphasizes problem-solving and real-life practice. He encourages clear steps between sessions so new habits can form. To begin, he asks clients to write a few lines about their current challenges so the first session can focus on practical next steps.
How sessions work
How his approach translates to online work
Dr. Mitchell uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT looks at the thoughts and behaviors that feed frustration and maps practical exercises to shift reactions. Solution-Focused work narrows attention to small, doable changes and clear short-term goals to reduce repeated outbursts.He also uses Mindfulness practice to build moment-to-moment awareness of physical tension and emotional escalation. Mindfulness helps people recognize the first signs of anger so they can try breathing, grounding, or short behavioral experiments instead of reacting immediately.
Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to pick techniques that match a client’s goals and daily life. That means planning which skills to practice between sessions and checking what helps or needs adjustment.
The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Many clients find remote work easier to fit into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and can reduce travel time. Online appointments can make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings and to keep momentum between sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting strain, trauma and related problems.
What approach does he use for managing anger?
He combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with brief solution-focused methods and mindfulness to help people notice triggers and test practical behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT licensed in Georgia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats explicitly, so confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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