Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Michael Pesant, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and life transitions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C008664
- NPI
- 1649556663
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- North Carolina
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
- Family conflict
- Self esteem work
About Michael
Michael Pesant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 15 years of experience helping people with common life stresses. He works with adults facing anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the everyday strain of family conflict and life changes.
He focuses on practical support. Sessions often start by identifying what feels most urgent and what resources the person already has. He emphasizes building confidence and finding small, actionable steps to manage stress and move through difficult transitions.
Michael also helps people dealing with control issues, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt or shame. He talks with clients about values and life purpose when those questions come up, and looks for ways to reconnect everyday choices with what matters most.
He offers services in English and Spanish, and works from a social-work perspective that considers work, family, money, and community pressures. His plainspoken approach is meant to fit into busy lives and real schedules.
Michael asks new clients to use the site process to start - complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Many social-work based approaches focus on concrete skills and problem solving. One common technique is goal-focused problem solving - breaking a larger problem into small steps, testing what works, and adjusting those steps. This helps with day-to-day stress and managing anxiety.Another helpful approach addresses values and life purpose. That work asks where someone wants to direct energy and then connects small behavior changes to those priorities. It can be useful for low motivation, decision points, and coping after separation or loss.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, past attempts, and preferences, then try methods that fit the situation. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps in real life.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins during a workday, and reduce travel time. It can also allow sessions in English or Spanish to continue without needing to change location, while the therapist and client decide together how to manage session length and frequency.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, low self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a social-work approach that emphasizes practical steps and building on existing strengths. Sessions typically identify urgent problems and aim for clear, achievable actions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, mood concerns, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on your selected plan and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers