- Collaborative approach
- Goal focused
- Practical tools
About Michael
Michael White is a LICSW who greets people with a simple message: it is okay to ask for help. He frames therapy as a team effort where the client sets the goals and he supports progress toward them. His style is direct and practical, aimed at people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, mood shifts, or life transitions.
He brings ten years of experience across settings such as inpatient psychiatric units and school-based counseling. That variety shaped a straightforward approach to common struggles like addiction, burnout, relationship tension, and caregiver stress. He also addresses concerns such as social anxiety, seasonal mood changes, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions he draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. He uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. Solution-focused strategies are used when clients want clear, short-term steps to move forward.
Michael emphasizes practical tools over labels. He helps people build skills for emotion management, improve communication, and set boundaries. Work may include short experiments between sessions and guided problem-solving during meetings.
People who prefer a collaborative, goal-oriented approach are likely to find his style helpful. He aims to support clients who want concrete change, whether they are dealing with grief, career stress, or strained relationships. If you want a straightforward partner for working toward goals, he offers that kind of collaboration.
How his approaches translate to online care
Michael often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in clear, practical ways. ACT focuses on helping people live by their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings so they get less in the way of action. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and tries new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques together and adjusting what you do based on what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since format options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, offer flexible scheduling, and allow shorter check-ins when that is useful. It also supports doing homework between sessions and using real-life situations as material for practice and feedback.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michael focus on?
He addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, anger, and career or life-purpose questions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and practical, using goal-setting, skill practice, and short experiments to help clients make changes in daily life.
What is his professional background?
He has about 10 years of experience working in inpatient psychiatric units and providing individual counseling in school settings, among other roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and practices as a LICSW in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries meet with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.