Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Michael MacDonell, LCSW, LMSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LMSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW22052
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801093269
- NPI
- 1285060277
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
About Michael
Michael MacDonell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 15 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma. He also focuses on social anxiety, attachment issues, isolation, and self-esteem concerns.
Michael keeps sessions practical and straightforward. He helps clients name patterns that cause pain and then practices small, concrete changes to reduce distress. Sessions often include talking through relationship habits, communication skills, and ways to manage mood and workplace strain.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients address shame, guilt, and feelings of disconnection. The work can involve looking at how early attachment shapes current relationships and practicing different ways of interacting. Clients leave with clear strategies they can try between sessions.
Michael describes his role as collaborative. He listens for what matters most to each person and develops realistic steps toward better day-to-day functioning. He also pays attention to goals such as improving social confidence, reducing anxiety, or addressing addictive behaviors.
Before a first session, he asks people to identify the most pressing problems so time is focused on what they want to change. The focus is on practical progress rather than long lists of exercises, and he helps track small wins as clients build new habits.
BHow sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Michael uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral style work, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. This can help with anxiety, depression, and social phobia.Another area he emphasizes is attachment-focused work, which examines how early relationship experiences shape current connections and communication. This approach helps people who feel isolated, struggle with trust, or repeat the same relationship patterns. Both approaches are applied in short, goal-focused sessions so clients can try new behaviors between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to identify goals and tests methods that fit their needs and preferences. That means adjusting strategies over time based on what makes real-life differences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people check in from different locations. It can also allow for shorter focused check-ins when schedules are tight or a video meeting when visual cues are useful.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Michigan
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, loneliness, and workplace problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and a collaborative style. Sessions emphasize understanding patterns and practicing concrete changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals on mood, anxiety, and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials and licensure does he hold?
He holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and as an LMSW in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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