Michael Kutosi, LCSW

Michael Kutosi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who brings a decade of clinical experience to his practice. He holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston and a Master in Theology from Notre Dame Seminary, and he is also credentialed as a licensed chemical dependency counselor in Texas. Together these qualifications inform a practice grounded in clinical training and a thoughtful understanding of values and meaning.

Michael works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions, with additional emphasis on forgiveness and cultivating self-love. He approaches each person as the expert of their own story and draws on their existing strengths to support change. His style is collaborative and strengths-focused, encouraging clients to view the decision to seek help as an act of courage and of personal growth.

Clinically he uses an eclectic mix of evidence-based techniques, including cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, solution-focused methods, and narrative approaches, selecting methods that best fit each client’s needs. He aims to create practical, goal-oriented work that helps people build confidence, find motivation, and develop healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges.

Evidence-Based Treatments Delivered Online

Michael commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day coping. Motivational interviewing is another key method he uses - this collaborative, goal-oriented style helps people find internal motivation to address addictions, build healthier habits, and move toward change. He also draws on solution-focused techniques that emphasize small, achievable steps and strengths to quickly create momentum toward client-defined goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Michael works with each client to select and adapt methods based on their goals, preferences, and life context so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during transitions, and maintain consistent work toward goals with licensed professionals and therapists who can support progress from a distance.