Michael Strangstalien, LPC

Michael Strangstalien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 25 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, address depression, and adapt to life changes. He also works with concentration and memory concerns and supports clients with attention deficit issues such as ADHD.

Michael approaches each person as the expert on their own story, emphasizing the strengths individuals already bring to the therapeutic process. He aims to build on those strengths to help clients overcome obstacles and meet their goals. Beginning therapy can require courage, and he acknowledges and respects the decision to take that first step. His practice centers on practical, evidence-informed techniques tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Michael Strangstalien uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and real-life challenges. One common approach emphasizes identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and improve mood - this helps people gain tools to manage stress and depressive symptoms. Another set of techniques centers on relationships and communication, working with attachment and interaction patterns to improve connection, resolve conflicts, and address issues like isolation or relationship distress. He also offers strategies to support attention and focus for clients coping with ADHD, helping with organization, concentration, and daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which techniques feel like the best fit. This collaborative stance helps tailor care so it is relevant and practical for each person.

Online therapy sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals, accommodate busy lives, and maintain momentum between sessions.