Therapist profile
Michael Northsea, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH10241
- NPI1831692003
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Michael Northsea is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 18 years in the mental health field. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, ADHD and anger.
He draws on a mix of practical methods rather than a single school of thought. Sessions focus on clear, doable steps - changing unhelpful thinking, noticing emotional patterns, and building routines that support mood and behavior. He often recommends lifestyle shifts such as improved nutrition, movement, and mindfulness practice alongside talk work.
Michael’s personal health history influenced his approach. After serious medical illness and long treatment, he pursued naturalistic healing through food, herbs, and lifestyle change. That experience led him to place more weight on how daily habits affect mood and coping.
In the room he uses client-centered principles to follow what matters most to the person. He combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors, emotionally-focused ideas to look at feelings, and motivational interviewing to support change. Mindfulness tools are used to reduce reactivity and build attention.
He has worked with a wide range of people, including those with long-term mental health challenges. Michael encourages practical practices clients can use between sessions, such as simple breathing, short behavioral experiments, and progressive changes to diet and routine. He asks people to try things and report back so adjustments can be made together.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions let the therapist and client use that same listening style to set priorities and decide what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; online sessions can include short behavioral experiments, homework, and check-ins to track progress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm the body, which can be practiced between sessions and reviewed during video meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try techniques and see what fits best for their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That means adjusting methods as practical results and preferences become clearer.
Confirm the session delivery options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support using tools like worksheets, mindfulness recordings, and simple home-based experiments. The emphasis is on pragmatic skills you can use between meetings and on shaping sessions to fit real-life schedules.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He helps people who notice snapping at loved ones, work frustration, building resentment, or reactions to someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among his core concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a blended, client-centered approach with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize simple practices to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked in the mental health field since 2006 and holds 18 years of overall experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.