- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael McVey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family concerns, and people facing life changes. Michael also lists more specific focuses such as communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt and shame.
He connects practical therapy methods with everyday life. Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He draws on Internal Family Systems to help people notice different parts of themselves and how they interact. Solution-Focused techniques help set short-term goals and build on what is already working.
Michael has worked outside therapy in roles that included teaching language and managing teams, which shaped his coaching and training skills. He is also a certified yoga teacher and incorporates mindfulness and meditation practices when they fit the client's goals. This combination gives him a mix of talking strategies and simple practices to try between sessions.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps and direct conversation. Michael avoids stigmatizing labels and prefers a relaxed style that treats people with respect. He invites people who are ready to examine difficult feelings, including guilt and shame, to consider starting a conversation about change.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a first scheduled session are used to set goals and priorities. The subscription payment model is noted as the session payment approach and can be canceled at any time.
How Michael blends approaches for online sessions
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety or persistent guilt. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short-term strategies to change patterns that are no longer helpful.He also uses the Gottman Method for relationship-related work to map communication patterns and develop clearer ways of interacting. Mindfulness Therapy is included too, offering simple breathing and attention exercises to reduce reactivity and ground difficult feelings.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Michael will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. He emphasizes trying approaches and adjusting based on what helps most rather than committing to a single method up front.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so sessions can be scheduled around work or family commitments. Licensed professionals can still use the same CBT or mindfulness exercises remotely, and the focus is on practical tools that translate to everyday life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and life changes. He also lists focused areas such as guilt and shame, infidelity, loneliness, and midlife questions.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine unhelpful thoughts and Internal Family Systems to notice differing internal parts. He pairs talking work with mindfulness exercises when suitable.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of clinical experience as an LMFT and prior roles in language teaching and business management that inform his coaching and training skills.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.