Michael Maddock

Michael Maddock is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience helping people through difficult times. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, and he also works with issues like grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem. Michael practices in Pennsylvania and speaks English. He aims for straightforward, practical sessions that center on the person in front of him. Michael blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Existential ideas and relationship tools such as the Gottman Method. Sessions are aimed at setting clear, achievable goals and building skills people can use between meetings. Michael’s background includes a master’s degree from the University of Central Florida earned in 2011 and roles across many clinical settings. He has provided diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic support for a wide range of mental health concerns over the years. In addition, he works as a Scientific Solutions Director, staying current with psychiatric assessment tools and evidence-based approaches. He describes his counseling style as compassionate and empowering, with a focus on forming a strong working relationship. Michael adapts methods to fit each person’s needs rather than using a single fixed approach. He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps toward improvement. If someone wants to begin, they use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability. Costs vary with location and the subscription plan can be canceled at any time.

How Michael’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person with empathy and respect. Online sessions using this approach tend to center on what matters most to the client and help them set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is treated as a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that fit goals, personal style, and what feels useful in real life. That collaborative process may combine elements from different approaches to meet changing needs.

Michael has provided telehealth services for several years, so he is experienced in offering therapy at a distance. Confirm the specific session options before booking so they match your schedule and preferences. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins between other responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions like CBT exercises, goal setting, and relationship skills practice to an online setting to help clients build momentum toward their goals.