- Goal oriented
- Communication focus
- Evidence based techniques
About Jean-Michael
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida International University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Thomas University in 2013. He is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. His background includes eight years working with people facing depression, anxiety, and life changes.
Jean-Michael uses straightforward techniques such as solution-focused work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and narrative approaches to help people set and reach goals. Sessions emphasize building communication skills and developing tools that can be used between meetings. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where clients and he decide clear, attainable steps.
He has experience with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and addictions. He also supports people dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues related to sexual orientation. His work often centers on improving coping skills and self-esteem.
People who prefer practical, goal-oriented conversations tend to find his style helpful. He aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what’s happening, try new approaches, and track progress toward the changes they want.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Florida, South Carolina
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Jean-Michael commonly uses solution-focused methods, which emphasize small, practical steps toward clear goals. These sessions help when someone wants quick strategies for specific problems like work stress or communication struggles. Cognitive behavioral techniques are also part of his work and involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression.Narrative approaches are used to help people rethink personal stories that keep them stuck. That method supports changing how someone understands their past and present so they can try different ways of relating and coping. Together, these approaches aim to build skills clients can practice between appointments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there he helps choose strategies and adjusts them over time so work in therapy fits the client’s needs.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. It can also make shorter or more frequent touchpoints workable while still using the same therapeutic techniques.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, practical approach. Sessions focus on setting attainable goals and using techniques that produce observable changes.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of experience and holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy earned in 2013.
Where is he located and licensed?
He practices in Florida and holds the LMFT credential listed as SC LMFT and FL LMFT.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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