Michael Kolpinski, LPC

Michael Kolpinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 19 years of clinical experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - the graduate training that prepared him for direct clinical work with individuals and families.

He works with people facing a range of concerns including depressive and mood disorders, anxiety and panic, bipolar disorder, anger and stress management, low self-esteem, and related difficulties such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and problems with impulsivity or dissociation. His practice also addresses compulsive behaviors, adjustment after loss or separation, hoarding tendencies, body image struggles, and co-occurring conditions that complicate treatment.

Clinically, he relies heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy to examine how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors. He collaborates with clients to identify and modify unhelpful or irrational beliefs that heighten symptoms, and he adapts techniques to each person’s circumstances. When appropriate, he uses humor to build rapport and ease difficult conversations. Michael individualizes treatment plans to match each client’s goals, history, and preferences while drawing on evidence-informed strategies to support lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael draws from several practical approaches that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - it teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage depressive symptoms, and change patterns that maintain distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist supports the client's own goals and strengths, which can help people working through self-esteem, relationship, or adjustment issues. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and sensations, offering tools to reduce reactivity and cope with stress and impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works together with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so the treatment remains a collaborative effort.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives - clients can meet by video call, take sessions by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for more flexible contact between sessions. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work and to maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.