Michael Hutchinson, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Michael Hutchinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida.
- License MH15723 · Florida Expires March 2027
- NPI 1851725220 · national registry
- Experience and languages 6+ years in practice English
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About Michael
Michael Hutchinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He uses a practical, evidence-informed approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship struggles. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters to the client right now.
Hutch draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the Gottman Method to shape treatment. He works to meet each person where they are and builds plans that fit daily life.
Background and approach
That can mean skills practice, values-based goals, or learning new ways to respond to strong emotions. He brings six years as a licensed clinician and over a decade of experience in mental health settings. That background includes inpatient, outpatient, and community-based work with people facing trauma and persistent mental health challenges.
These settings inform a practical, straightforward style in sessions. Hutch aims to promote self-determination. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on helping them name priorities and choose steps that match their values.
Therapy is collaborative rather than prescriptive. Typical topics he supports include depression, grief, addiction concerns, anger, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and issues around identity and sexuality. He also addresses specific struggles such as abandonment, attachment concerns, compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, and caregiver stress.
Work is tailored to the person’s goals and paced to their needs.
Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH15723 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1851725220 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Michael names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Online approaches that fit your life
Michael uses the Gottman Method to look at communication patterns and teach practical skills for managing conflict and building connection. The Gottman approach is useful for people wanting clearer interaction habits and calmer conversations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking action toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test them, and try new responses to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that match the client's goals, preferences, and everyday demands. Sessions can combine elements from different approaches so the plan fits the person rather than forcing one method.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between sessions, share quick updates, or have shorter check-ins that do not require being on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy schedule.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and conversational, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and the Gottman Method to fit individual needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years as a licensed clinician and has worked in mental health since 2012 across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.
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