Michael Malone, LMHC

Michael Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions. He aims to meet people where they are and guide them toward clearer choices and small, practical steps forward. He writes in plain, direct language and focuses on the present while addressing what matters now. With 16 years of experience, Michael uses a mix of therapeutic ideas rather than a single method. He emphasizes open, nonjudgmental conversation and works collaboratively to set realistic goals. Conversations may include looking at past events when they help explain current patterns, but the work centers on present challenges and usable coping skills. Clients can expect sessions that focus on problem solving, building daily skills, and clarifying values and priorities. He supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, blended family issues, adoption and fertility decisions, caregiving strain, and career or life-stage transitions. He also addresses mood disorders, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Michael aims to help clients develop tools that work outside the therapy hour. Sessions often include strategies for managing anxiety, approaches for grief and loss, and practical steps for addressing addictive behaviors. He encourages steady progress through measurable goals and short-term plans. He invites people who want a straightforward, collaborative approach to therapy to begin the process. If someone prefers a different counselor, he supports that choice and wants people to find the best path for their needs.

How his approaches translate to online care

Existential Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and make choices that reflect their values. In practice this means talking about meaning, purpose, and the practical decisions that shape daily life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and calm the mind, which can help with anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, realistic steps and what works now, so sessions often set concrete goals and track small wins.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust those methods over time based on what is helpful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel and offering more flexible scheduling. It can support shorter check-ins, focused skill practice between sessions, and ongoing goal work without needing to be away from home or work for long. Confirm the current session formats available before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.