Michael Bombka, LMHC

Michael Bombka is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 25 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma or abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care as a starting point for change.

In sessions he listens first and adapts the conversation to each person’s needs. He aims to build a clear plan together so clients know what to work on between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical steps that can ease day-to-day strain.

Michael uses a mix of approaches to match what a client brings to therapy. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors in real life.

For people who have painful memories tied to trauma, he includes EMDR and other trauma-informed methods when appropriate. He also uses client-centered and existential perspectives to help people find their own goals and values. The exact combination depends on what feels most useful to each person.

Michael welcomes international clients and works in English. He asks people to be ready to talk about what matters most to them, and he helps translate those concerns into clear, manageable goals. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to match and schedule a session.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships influence current bonds and expectations. In practice this means looking at recurring patterns in how people reach out, respond to conflict, and feel close to others, which can help with relationship concerns and trust issues.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking, trying small behavior changes, and reviewing what did or didn’t help in daily life. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management.

EMDR can be used when trauma memories are keeping someone stuck; it involves guided attention techniques to reduce the intensity of painful memories. This is one option Michael may bring into work with trauma and abuse when it seems appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaborative decision can change over time as progress unfolds.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote work helps them stay consistent while focusing on practical skills and relationship patterns.