Prof. Michael McGaugh, LPC

Prof. Michael McGaugh offers help for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports people facing parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, and life changes such as divorce or bereavement. He is an LPC with more than two decades in mental health work and accepts international clients.

He brings 22 years of experience across roles such as adult case manager and intake specialist. Much of his time has been spent as a mental health counselor, where he focuses on practical problem-solving. He helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits, then build small skills to change those patterns.

In sessions he uses a down-to-earth approach that centers the person’s perspective. That means listening first, then offering straightforward strategies and exercises. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot thought habits and try different ways of reacting. Client-centered principles guide him to follow what matters to each person.

He also draws on mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas to help people manage strong feelings and stay present in difficult moments. His work often emphasizes coping skills people can use day to day. The goal is to leave with tools you can practice between sessions.

His background includes advanced degrees in psychology and mental health counseling, and a varied career in community support services. People who want clear, practical steps and a respectful, calm listener often choose to meet with him.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a calm space to be heard and to clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and everyday habits and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving; it is helpful for anxiety, depression, and many habit-related concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and work with strong feelings in the moment to improve relationships and emotional awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with listening-focused sessions, adding CBT exercises, or introducing mindfulness practices over time.

The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can avoid travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a break, or let someone choose audio-only when bandwidth or background noise is a concern. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help therapy feel more manageable alongside daily responsibilities.