Michael Mudgett, LPC
Warm, experienced counselor for relationships and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Couples and families
- Trauma and grief
About Michael Mudgett
Michael Mudgett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to his work with adults 17 years and older, couples, and families. He creates a welcoming, respectful space where people can explore communication challenges, relationship tensions, and the personal struggles that unfold across the lifespan. Michael emphasizes practical listening and communication skills to help partners, family members, and individuals reconnect and address intimacy-related concerns.
Over an 18-year counseling career he has focused on anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addictions, depression, and issues of self-esteem and life transitions. He also works with concerns such as parenting, career challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Michael often supports clients navigating abandonment, attachment and body-image issues, infidelity, isolation, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation.
His counseling style is warm, interactive, and compassionate. He tailors treatment to each person, drawing from cognitive-behavioral methods, client-centered principles, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR when appropriate. Michael describes his role as walking alongside clients as they find insight, develop coping skills, and pursue purpose.
Outside of clinical work he integrates spiritual perspectives for those who wish to include them. He is a Christian counselor and an ordained minister who pastored for 12 years and founded a church, and he incorporates spiritual mindfulness practices when helpful to a client's goals.
Over an 18-year counseling career he has focused on anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addictions, depression, and issues of self-esteem and life transitions. He also works with concerns such as parenting, career challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Michael often supports clients navigating abandonment, attachment and body-image issues, infidelity, isolation, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation.
His counseling style is warm, interactive, and compassionate. He tailors treatment to each person, drawing from cognitive-behavioral methods, client-centered principles, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR when appropriate. Michael describes his role as walking alongside clients as they find insight, develop coping skills, and pursue purpose.
Outside of clinical work he integrates spiritual perspectives for those who wish to include them. He is a Christian counselor and an ordained minister who pastored for 12 years and founded a church, and he incorporates spiritual mindfulness practices when helpful to a client's goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michael Mudgett have?
Michael Mudgett has 18 years of experience.
Is Michael Mudgett a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds the credential LPC which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MI LPC 6401009279.
In which languages does Michael Mudgett provide therapy?
Michael provides therapy in English.
Where is Michael Mudgett located?
He is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Michael Mudgett as my therapist?
You can work with Michael Mudgett through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michael Mudgett work with international clients?
Michael Mudgett does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michael Mudgett cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Michael draws from several well-established therapeutic approaches to meet a range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts and feelings - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the therapeutic relationship, creating a supportive environment for personal growth and improved communication.Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with each person or couple to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, tailoring techniques from different models as needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives and those with mobility or scheduling constraints. Video calls allow face-to-face connection, phone sessions provide an accessible alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging can support ongoing reflection and check-ins between sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it easier for clients to maintain consistent care with licensed professionals and therapists.