- CBT techniques
- Existential questions
- Solution-focused goals
About Mike
Mike Driscoll is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 14 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and life changes. Mike also focuses on issues such as aging and geriatric concerns, first responder stress, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and paranoia.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative effort. He begins by listening to the story you bring and helping you notice strengths you already have. Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to what feels manageable day to day. He avoids jargon and explains techniques in plain language.
Mike draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and work toward small, testable changes. He uses Existential Therapy to talk through meaning, responsibility, and life choices when people feel stuck. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear, short-term goals and track progress across sessions.
People contact him for help sorting complex feelings like guilt or shame, or for support during loss and end-of-life decisions. He also works with those navigating career and identity questions later in life. He encourages practical steps that fit into busy schedules.
Sessions are aimed at clear problems and realistic next steps. Mike helps people name what matters, decide on a next move, and try it out between meetings. He prefers straightforward conversation and steady progress over long theoretical talks.
How his methods translate to online work
Mike uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to name thought patterns and try small behavior changes. CBT is practical and helps with anxiety, depression, and obsessive thoughts by testing new responses and reviewing what worked.He also draws on Existential Therapy to discuss meaning, responsibility, and life choices when people feel adrift. That approach is useful for questions about life purpose, aging, and decisions around end of life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That joint decision guides what techniques are used from session to session.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, and remove travel time. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. His practice also notes aging issues, first responder concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose, OCD patterns, and paranoia.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He listens to how those feelings show up in daily life and uses practical steps to test new ways of thinking and acting. The focus is on small changes and clearer decision making rather than quick fixes.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults across several concerns including grief and anxiety. His work emphasizes straightforward methods to address immediate problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing from Illinois.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients. Language of sessions is English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.