Michael Holmes, LPCC, LPC

Michael Holmes is a licensed counselor based in Kentucky with five years of clinical experience supporting adults through a range of emotional and life challenges. He holds LPCC and LPC credentials - professional counseling licenses that indicate training to provide clinical mental health services. Michael works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as motivation and confidence.

His approach centers on recognizing each person as the expert of their own story and building on existing strengths to navigate difficult moments. He combines practical techniques with empathic listening to help clients develop skills for managing symptoms, improving relationships, and finding clearer direction. Michael also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, family and communication problems, and other issues linked to a person's history and environment.

Beginning therapy can take courage, and Michael frames that first step as meaningful progress. He aims to create a collaborative, respectful space where clients and he work together to identify goals, try evidence-based strategies, and track change over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Michael employs practical, evidence-based techniques that translate well to remote sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and teaching concrete skills to change them - these skills can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day coping. Another approach centers on trauma-informed work, helping clients safely process painful memories and related reactions while building emotional regulation and grounding strategies that support recovery from trauma and loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Michael works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, then tailors techniques and pacing to fit each person's needs. Together they review progress and adapt the plan as therapy unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life is unpredictable, and connect with a licensed professional from home or another convenient location.