Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 124479
- NPI
- 1134767437
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Michael supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Michael
Michael Fillipon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 10 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks English and works with adults who seek practical support for everyday pressures.
He focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversation. Sessions are meant to be straightforward. He listens to routines, triggers, and the things that get in the way of better days. He pays attention to communication patterns and how they affect relationships and self-image.
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns. He helps people name what’s happening, try different ways of responding, and practice small changes that add up. He includes discussions about social anxiety, isolation, men’s issues, and post-traumatic stress when they are relevant.
His work emphasizes practical skills and real-life coping strategies. That can mean focusing on short-term tools for anxiety, pacing exposure to difficult memories, or practicing clearer communication. The goal is to make decisions and actions feel more manageable in daily life.
Michael asks clients to start with a simple matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavior change. One approach emphasizes short-term, skill-based work to manage anxiety and stress through breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and abuse in measured steps, helping people name and organize memories while teaching ways to reduce overwhelming reactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend which techniques to try first. He adjusts the plan as sessions progress so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.
The practical benefits of working online include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Because session formats are not specified in his biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to do short check-ins, practice communication skills between meetings, or follow up quickly after a difficult event. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help clients keep progress steady while managing work, family, and other obligations.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related topics like communication problems and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods that focus on practical skills and behavior change rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed in his profile.
Is he licensed and where?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers