Michael Hurd

Michael Hurd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses a practical, solution-focused approach to therapy. He frames sessions as collaborative problem-solving. He aims to help people spot and build on their strengths while targeting unhelpful behaviors that keep them stuck.

Sessions focus on what is happening now and on clear goals. Background and childhood are discussed only when they matter to the work. Michael describes himself as a thinking partner who guides and coaches rather than hands out prescriptions or labels.

He draws on a range of methods to help people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, grief, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. He also supports those facing parenting concerns, career transitions, chronic illness, and attention challenges. Narcissism is included among his listed interests and may come up when relevant to a person's relationships or self-view.

Michael brings decades of experience to sessions, and he has written books, articles, and hosted radio programs about mental health and practical coping. That background informs his focus on realistic steps and clear progress rather than lengthy, open-ended exploration.

People who choose this style can expect direct conversation, goal setting, and regular review of what is working. The process emphasizes small changes that add up, and the therapist helps clients try out new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings.

How Michael’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own goals and perspective. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people find their own answers, which is useful for building self-esteem and handling relationship or life-change challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It breaks problems into manageable steps and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on clear goals and small, concrete changes. It helps people move from stuck patterns to workable strategies they can try between sessions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together the client and therapist choose techniques that fit the person's needs and adjust them as progress is reviewed.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming formats helps plan around work, caregiving, or travel. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so clients can use their available time more effectively.