- Practical life coaching
- Focus on relationships
- Supports grief work
About Michael
Michael Ecuyer is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience. He combines a client-centered, coaching-minded stance with practical strategies to help people move past stress, grief, relationship frustration, and life changes. He presents a calm, straightforward way of working so people can focus on small, steady steps forward.
He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Emotionally-focused ideas help people sort through painful feelings and repair important relationships. Mindfulness practices are offered as simple ways to manage anxiety and stay present during hard moments.
Michael has long worked with people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, addiction concerns, and the complicated stresses of blended families. He also supports those dealing with grief, illness, caregiver burden, and the special challenges tied to adoption and foster care. His experience includes helping people with career transitions, anger, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are organized around what each person needs, with a practical, goal-oriented tone. He often frames work as life coaching combined with psychotherapy to keep conversations focused and useful. Clients can expect straightforward guidance, homework when helpful, and attention to daily routines that make a difference.
Michael practices in Texas and conducts work in English. He welcomes international clients and encourages people to describe their main concerns at the start so sessions match their priorities.
How Michael’s Approaches Work Online
Michael uses client-centered therapy to place the person’s goals and preferences at the center of each session. This approach focuses on listening closely and shaping the pace of work around what the client says matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy is offered to help identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical behavior changes, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He treats the first sessions as a chance to learn what matters, try different ways of working, and decide collaboratively which methods fit best with the client’s goals and daily life.
Session formats vary by therapist and platform, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it lets them fit sessions around work or caregiving, use shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel on busy days. Michael’s focus is on making therapy practical and usable in daily life rather than on any single technique.
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Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, grief, parenting pressures, and related issues such as attachment and abandonment.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He blends a client-centered, coaching-minded approach with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused methods to keep sessions goal-oriented and actionable.
What is his professional background?
He has 33 years of social work experience supporting people from varied backgrounds through relationship struggles, work stress, blended family issues, and caregiving challenges.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Texas and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not fully specified here and may vary over time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.