Michael Ermalinski, LPC

Michael Ermalinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a long history of working therapeutically with individuals, couples, and families. He trained in psychology and education at New York University and Saint Joseph's University and completed additional graduate clinical training at the Institute for Sexual and Personal Psychotherapy (ISPP) in Chicago. With 32 years of clinical experience, he brings both practical and research-informed perspectives to his work.

Michael addresses a range of concerns including anxiety and stress management, unipolar and bipolar depression, recovery from trauma and abuse, and interpersonal and self-development issues. He also offers support to couples and families facing relationship challenges and transitions. His practice integrates evidence-based methods alongside engagement with each person's unique story and goals.

Grounded in current ethical, research-based practices, Michael strives to create an open, warm, and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore concerns and build coping strategies. He emphasizes collaboration and respect, helping clients, couples, and families work toward clearer understanding and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Michael frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic space where clients lead the pace of change and explore personal goals and values. This approach is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-oriented method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors often linked to anxiety and depression. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is part of his toolkit for clients who need help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and building healthier interpersonal patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael works with clients to tailor therapy to their needs, goals, and preferences, combining methods as appropriate to support progress. He emphasizes partnership and shared decision making throughout treatment.

Online therapy offers flexible avenues for care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.