- 41 years experience
- LMFT credential
- Florida based
About Michael
Dr. Michael Woulas offers straightforward support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, mood swings, and the everyday strain of parenting. He brings 41 years of experience in behavioral healthcare and aims to make conversations about difficult feelings clear and practical. His approach is direct and focused on helping people identify what is getting in the way of daily life and relationships.
He has spent decades treating mood disorders, including many forms of depression, bipolar-related mood volatility, and ADHD. He also has experience with addictions, chronic pain-related behavioral concerns, and issues connected to trauma and abuse. That background informs a practical style that emphasizes real steps clients can try between sessions.
Dr. Woulas combined psychological training with osteopathic medical education in his career. He has provided consultation work for law enforcement recruitment programs and developed training on jail suicide prevention after moving to Florida. His work has included seminars on domestic and social violence and training in marital and family relations.
Since 1985 he has maintained a private practice in Southwest Florida. He is the author of The Ticking Time Bomb: Anger, Rage, and Emotional Volatility of Bipolar Disorder, Type II, and co-author of Focus on You; Your Needs Matter Too. Those publications aim to raise awareness and offer practical guidance for readers.
People who choose him can expect a clinician who draws on long experience to address mood, behavior, and relationship-related stresses. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when they book.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Dr. Woulas uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and behavior concerns. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking. These methods are often used for anxiety, depression, and some ADHD-related struggles.Behavioral interventions focus on changing patterns of activity and routines. That can include building new habits, adjusting sleep and activity levels, and breaking cycles that worsen mood or substance use. Such techniques are practical and goal-oriented, aimed at real-life changes between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. Conversations early on help shape a plan and allow techniques to be adjusted as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use remote work to keep continuity of care while helping clients apply strategies in day-to-day settings.
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Experience
41+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar-related mood volatility, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship concerns, family and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and eating concerns.
What is his general style in therapy?
His style is practical and direct, focusing on clear conversation and steps people can try between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 41 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, including private practice work since 1985 in Southwest Florida.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LMFT and practices in Florida.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.