Michael Maddock

Michael Maddock is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and the practical challenges that follow big life changes. He also supports those dealing with parenting strain, career questions, attention concerns, and intimacy-related or body-image issues.

He describes a compassionate, client-centered style that focuses on building trust. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear goals. Michael adapts his work to each person's needs and pace rather than using a single method for everyone.

Michael has worked in a range of clinical settings since earning his master’s degree from the University of Central Florida in 2011. That background includes clinical assessment and working with complex mood and trauma presentations. He also works in a role that keeps him connected to current psychiatric assessment tools and research.

In sessions he draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches inform how he helps people change unhelpful habits, clarify values, and improve communication.

He has provided telehealth services for more than five years and welcomes clients who need flexible options. Prospective clients from Pennsylvania and international locations can follow the start process to see if his approach fits their needs.

How therapy approaches guide online work

The therapist often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities and helps people feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for building trust and deciding what to focus on together.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common tool he uses; it breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into manageable steps so people can test new ways of coping. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Existential Therapy appears in his approach as well, which invites reflection on values, meaning, and life choices. It can help people facing big life changes or uncertainty to clarify what matters to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to choose methods that suit their goals and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress is made. The process is conversational and hands-on rather than prescriptive.

The biography notes experience offering telehealth for more than five years but does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also fit around work, caregiving, or travel, which helps maintain continuity of care during life transitions.