- Strengths-based approach
- Practical coping skills
- Encouraging teammate
About Michael
Rev. Michael Abell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who brings more than a decade of counseling experience to family and parenting concerns. He combines a long history in pastoral ministry with formal graduate training in marriage and family therapy. Parents and individuals who prefer a strengths-based, encouraging approach often find his style approachable and practical.
He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He also addresses parenting challenges, blended family issues, fatherhood questions, and family-of-origin patterns. He has worked with people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
In sessions he centers the person's own experience and goals. He uses client-centered conversation to listen and reflect, and integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused work to identify small, practical steps. Emotionally-focused methods help when relationship patterns and attachment issues are central.
Michael draws on pastoral experience as well as his MA in Marriage and Family Therapy to connect everyday life with therapy work. He describes his role as supporter, encourager, and teammate, helping clients try strategies in real life between sessions. He emphasizes practical change rather than theory.
People who want clear, down-to-earth guidance and an empathetic listener may find this approach helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to make sure the format fits their needs.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to you. It helps people feel heard and clarify goals, which can be effective for parenting stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. These two methods work well together when the goal is clear steps and better daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and he supports clients in testing strategies between meetings.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy family schedules and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. It also removes travel time and can help people sustain regular contact while they try new coping steps in everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain as well as parenting and family concerns. He also helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, intimacy issues, and career or self-esteem struggles.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered stance that listens first and follows the client's goals. He mixes practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches and uses emotionally-focused ideas when relationship patterns matter.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of counseling experience and many prior years in pastoral ministry that inform his work.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.