Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Michael Peterson, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149019164
- NPI
- 1972852978
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- ACT and CBT methods
- Client-centered approach
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Michael Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois with five years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, and career pressures. He also works with ADHD and coping with life changes.
Michael uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to guide sessions. He focuses on what is happening now and on skills people can use between meetings.
His background includes roles as a case worker, crisis clinician, and therapist in varied settings. That variety shaped a practical view of everyday problems and what helps in real life. In sessions he listens for priorities and offers clear next steps rather than abstract theory.
Sessions often cover setting short-term goals, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying small behavioral changes. Michael talks through coping strategies for urges linked to addiction, ways to reduce anxiety, and steps to handle grief or burnout. He supports work on family-of-origin issues, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
To get started, Michael asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
BHow sessions work
How Michael blends therapeutic methods for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting driven by them. It emphasizes choosing actions that match values and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses simple experiments to change patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with urges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions and clarify goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. He treats the plan as collaborative and adjusts methods based on what the client needs in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in their everyday routines and try tools between meetings to see what works.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar, ADHD, and related areas.
How does he typically work with clients?
He uses practical conversation and evidence-informed approaches like ACT, CBT, and client-centered methods to set goals and teach skills you can use between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He has five years of clinical experience and has held roles as a case worker, crisis clinician, and therapist in varied settings.
Where is he licensed to practice?
Michael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not accepted; sessions are offered to clients within his licensed jurisdiction.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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. More crisis numbers