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Michael Fronk

Therapist · Texas

Michael Fronk, LCSW

Calm, practical help for everyday thinking

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  • Thoughts and habits focus
  • Practical change strategies
  • Client-centered care

About Michael

Michael Fronk is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction struggles, and family conflicts. He focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that get in the way of feeling motivated, confident, and connected. He aims to make sessions a place where people can speak honestly without fear of judgment.

Michael creates a calm, straightforward space for practical work. He uses conversation to notice unhelpful patterns and then tests small, doable changes. Sessions tend to focus on what a person thinks, the habits they keep, and what gets in the way of feeling better day to day.

His approach pulls from several well-known methods, including attachment-based and client-centered ideas that prioritize the client’s experience. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge thoughts and dialectical behavior strategies to manage intense emotions. These tools are used to help with relationship issues, addiction, and coping with life changes.

Michael has nine years of experience as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - working in Texas. He encourages people to take small steps toward change and supports them through setbacks without judgment.

People interested in starting are asked to consider what they want from therapy and what habits they’d like to change. Michael focuses on practical outcomes like clearer communication, steadier mood, and fewer impulsive reactions. He works collaboratively to set goals that fit each person’s life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How attachment, CBT, and client-centered work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early connections influence current relationships and closeness. Online sessions can help people notice attachment patterns and try different ways of relating in real time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing them through practice and behavioral experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and habit change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and perspective, with the therapist offering empathic listening and reflection to help people find their own answers.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there he and the client decide together which methods to use and how to adapt them to day-to-day life.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that match daily routines. It can also let people practice new responses in the settings where they live and work, and make stepping back from old habits more manageable.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Michael help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family problems, self-esteem issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, trauma, and related challenges.

What is his general approach in sessions?

Sessions emphasize exploring everyday thoughts and habits and trying small changes. He uses open conversation to spot patterns and develop practical steps forward.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Michael has nine years of professional experience working as a clinician in Texas.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credential and is based in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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