- Client-centered approach
- Trauma informed care
- 25 years experience
About Michael
Michael Bombka is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 25 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. His goal is to make the first step toward change feel doable rather than overwhelming.
He keeps conversations practical and focused on what matters to the client. Sessions look at current problems and the feelings behind them. He listens first, then offers ways to shift unhelpful patterns and build more confidence and motivation.
Michael uses several approaches to match different needs, including client-centered therapy, attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential perspectives, EMDR, and hypnotherapy. That means he can work with feelings, past experiences, and the thoughts that keep people stuck. He adapts the mix based on what each person prefers and what proves helpful.
He emphasizes a collaborative process. Clients help shape goals and decide which tools to try. Progress is measured in small, practical steps rather than promises of instant change.
Michael asks people to be honest about what they want from therapy. He will tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation so the work fits day-to-day life.
How different approaches shape online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and support to help people clarify their goals and values. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationships influence current patterns and help people build more secure ways of relating to others.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, examines the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete tools to test and change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood over time. These approaches can be used alone or together depending on what the client needs.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which approach or combination fits their situation and goals. Decisions are revisited as progress is made so care stays aligned with what actually helps.
Confirm the available online session formats before booking since specific formats were not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help maintain continuity when schedules change. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so the work remains practical and focused.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.
What is his general therapy style?
He takes a respectful, compassionate, and practical approach, listening first and then tailoring the plan to each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience in counseling and mental health.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing 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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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