Michael Friedman, LMHC

Michael Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 13 years of clinical experience. He approaches therapy with a warm, down-to-earth manner that aims to make asking for help feel less intimidating and more like a constructive conversation. Having been on both sides of the therapeutic relationship, he draws on those perspectives to offer insight, measured humor, and a straightforward, supportive presence.

He has worked with children, teens, and adults on a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and domestic violence, career and life transitions, and issues related to personality disorders. He also incorporates art therapy counseling when a client expresses interest in creative approaches to processing and growth.

Michael’s style is interactive, engaged, and empathic. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques with behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic ideas while emphasizing trauma-informed, strength-based work. That combination is intended to help clients reframe their experiences, develop practical skills, and build on existing strengths to navigate life’s challenges. He aims to help people gain perspective, learn new tools, and feel supported as they work toward meaningful change. Michael welcomes new clients and is ready to collaborate on next steps.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that form in close relationships and helps individuals understand how past attachments influence present emotions and behaviors. It can be useful for people dealing with trust issues, intimacy-related concerns, or relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client’s experience, offering empathy, acceptance, and reflection so the client can explore values and solutions at their own pace. This approach supports self-esteem, identity work, and decisions around life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it a common choice for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael Friedman works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that fit the client’s situation. He and the client decide together which techniques to prioritize and when to adapt the plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and at varied times, making it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.