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- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Michael Peterson, LCSW, is licensed in Illinois and has five years of clinical practice. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related concerns such as ADHD and compassion fatigue. He describes his work as creating a place where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on practical skills, clarifying values, and small behavior changes. He aims to use methods that fit what each person prefers and needs.
Peterson draws on prior roles in social work, including case work and crisis clinical work. That background informs how he responds to immediate stress and longer-term challenges. He frames treatment around concrete steps rather than abstract theory.
People can expect direct conversation about goals and obstacles. He works on communication problems, relationship strain, parenting concerns, substance use issues, grief, and work or career stress. He also lists additional focuses such as aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and caregiver stress.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life changes by shifting attention from avoidance to meaningful behavior.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting the client's perspective. It centers the client's goals and helps clarify what matters to them in real life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress and priorities become clearer.
Confirm the current session options before booking. The profile notes that sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, but it does not list specific online formats. Ask about session length and whether appointments are live video or another supported format when scheduling. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into busy days, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions are simpler to attend.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, and related issues such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to focus on practical steps and personal values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical practice as an LCSW and previous experience in case work and crisis clinical roles.
Is he licensed in Illinois?
Yes. He holds an Illinois LCSW license.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to 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, call 911, or call or text 988.