- CBT techniques
- Solution focused work
- Guilt and shame focus
About Michael
Michael Shupp is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, and issues related to family and intimacy, including guilt and shame. He also supports people navigating parenting questions, career shifts, and life changes.
He takes a practical, collaborative approach in sessions. Michael uses strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try small, doable changes. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps and measurable goals rather than long, abstract discussions.
Michael draws on experience working with adults in clinical settings and in healthcare leadership. That background informs how he addresses the pressures of demanding careers and major life transitions. He pays attention to how work stress, relationship patterns, and family background interact with current problems.
In a typical session he helps people notice thought patterns that feed anxiety or shame and then practices alternative ways of thinking and acting. He also uses short-term, goal-oriented techniques to build momentum when someone wants faster progress on a specific problem.
People who want direct, problem-focused work find his style straightforward. He offers sessions in English and works with adults living in Texas. If you are considering therapy, follow the site steps to learn about online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test out different thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or persistent shame.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy which centers on setting small goals and trying specific steps that lead to change. This approach is useful when someone wants focused work on a clear problem like relationship communication or managing overwhelming guilt.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. That collaborative decision can change as you learn what helps most.
The site describes how to begin with an online match and scheduling process. The therapist’s session formats are not listed in the biography here, so confirm the available online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits around work and family commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem concerns, parenting and career questions, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses CBT to identify thought patterns that keep guilt or shame active and solution-focused work to try practical steps that change feelings over time.
What is his clinical background?
He is an LPC with three years of clinical experience and has worked in clinical settings and healthcare leadership roles.
Where is he licensed and where does he practice?
He holds LPC credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.