Michael Maddock, LMHC, LPC

Michael Maddock is a dual-licensed clinician holding LMHC and LPC credentials - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - with 15 years of experience helping people navigate a wide range of life challenges. He completed a master’s degree at the University of Central Florida in 2011 and has worked in diverse clinical settings with clients from preschool-aged children to older adults in retirement.

His practice has included diagnostic evaluations, comprehensive assessments, and therapeutic support for conditions that range from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In addition to direct clinical work, he serves as a Scientific Solutions Director, a role that keeps him informed about developments in psychiatric assessment tools and evidence-based treatment approaches.

Maddock specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma including PTSD, and relationship concerns, and he emphasizes a strong therapeutic alliance as the foundation for meaningful progress. He has provided telehealth services for over five years and brings a compassionate, client-centered, and empowering counseling style. His approach is eclectic and tailored, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Gestalt, Existential, and Psychodynamic methods to set achievable, personalized goals.

He has supported hundreds of individuals on their mental health journeys and welcomes inquiries from prospective clients who want to learn more about working together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Michael Maddock

Client-Centered Therapy is focused on understanding each person’s experience and building a strong therapeutic relationship. It emphasizes empathy, active listening, and working at the client’s pace to explore values and goals, often helping with issues such as self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is a practical, skills-based approach commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with challenging moods.

The Gottman Method is an approach for couples that concentrates on communication, emotional connection, and managing conflict in everyday relationship life. It provides structured tools for improving interactions and rebuilding trust after recurring problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michael Maddock works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine the best fit based on an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques and integrates methods as appropriate to support each person’s priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible access to 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 connect with a therapist from different locations, including international clients.