Michael Malone, LMHC

Michael Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people untangle day-to-day struggles and find clearer, more workable paths forward. He speaks plainly and meets people where they are, offering steady support for stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. Mike aims to make the first steps feel manageable and reassures clients that change is possible with small, consistent actions.

He draws on approaches from several therapy traditions to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on the present and on practical steps to address current problems. When it helps understanding, he will look at past events and triggers to see how they shape current patterns.

Work together involves setting realistic goals and building skills to cope now and for the future. He commonly addresses blended family issues, intimacy challenges, infertility and adoption questions, grief and end-of-life concerns, compassion fatigue, and caregiving strain. He also supports people facing mood disorders, addictions, ADHD, and career or parenting stress.

Michael has 16 years of experience practicing in Florida as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. His style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on practical problem solving and clearer self-understanding. He encourages clients to take small steps that add up to meaningful change.

If someone wants a counselor who works in straightforward language and focuses on what can be done now, Mike presents that option. He hopes each person gains more insight and more tools for moving forward.

How his approaches guide online care

Existential Therapy helps people look at what matters most and at life choices that feel heavy or confusing. It can be useful for work on meaning, life transitions, and questions about identity and purpose.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without immediately reacting. That can reduce stress and help with anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps that make a difference right away. It is helpful when people want clear goals and straightforward ways to test what works between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so therapy can happen between other responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices for a virtual setting to keep progress moving forward.