Michael Rhine, LMHC

Michael Rhine is a Washington state Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and related life changes.

He offers a straightforward, interactive style that centers on practical skills and clear goals. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what changes would feel useful. Michael avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity.

His background blends several evidence-informed approaches. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift patterns that increase stress or anger. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is part of his work when people want to clarify values and commit to meaningful steps despite difficult emotions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas are used to improve emotion regulation and strengthen how people express needs in relationships. He also draws on client-centered techniques to make room for each person's perspective in session.

Michael has long experience working with adverse childhood experiences and addictions, and he integrates that understanding when trauma or substance issues are present. He helps people develop practical coping strategies, communication skills, and patterns for responding differently to triggers.

People who contact him can expect collaborative planning, straightforward skill practice, and an emphasis on real-world changes. He supports work on anger management, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and restoring balance after major life shifts.

Approaches used in online sessions