- Strengths-focused care
- Practical next steps
- Faith-aware perspective
About Michael
Rev. Michael Abell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings over 11 years of counseling experience and a long background in pastoral ministry to his work. He combines life experience with clinical work to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction, grief, and other concerns.
Clients can expect straightforward, supportive sessions that focus on using their own strengths. He encourages people to set clear goals and then works alongside them to reach those goals. He emphasizes practical steps you can try between sessions as well as conversation during them.
He has spent many years counseling individuals from diverse backgrounds and faith perspectives. He has also supported people dealing with family problems, blended family issues, fatherhood challenges, and young adult transitions. His approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy alongside other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.
Michael aims to be a supporter and teammate in the work of change. He values the client’s view of their life and helps them apply strengths to real problems. Sessions are aimed at helping people move from where they are now toward clearer, more manageable next steps.
Those who want to begin are invited to use the site’s matching process to schedule a session. The matching questionnaire helps pair practical goals with the therapist’s style and experience.
How key approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping you set your own goals. Online sessions can preserve that supportive, person-led tone while you talk through what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments or behavior changes. When done online, CBT can include agreed-upon exercises to try between sessions and brief check-ins about results.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in relationships and strong emotions, and helps people change how they respond to one another. In an online setting the therapist can guide couples or individuals through noticing interaction patterns and practicing different responses.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. You can adjust the plan as you learn what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to work on practical skills, emotional processing, and relationship patterns in ways that fit your schedule.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered style that emphasizes the person’s own goals and strengths, combined with approaches like CBT and EFT to address thoughts, emotions, and interactions.
How much counseling experience does he have?
He has 11 years of counseling experience and a long history in pastoral ministry that informs his practical, supportive approach.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy is provided through 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 then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.