Michael Friedman, LMHC
Therapist in Washington
Michael Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who centers his work on attachment-based ideas.
- Licensed inWashington
- License60746917
- NPI 1205071438
- Experience13+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Michael
Michael Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who centers his work on attachment-based ideas. He brings 13 years of clinical experience and a conversational, down-to-earth manner to sessions. He aims to make therapy feel like a useful conversation rather than a formal test.
Clients who come to him often want help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or struggles with self-esteem and relationships. He also supports people facing parenting stress, grief, career transitions, addiction concerns, and issues tied to attention and focus.
Background and approach
He uses straightforward tools to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. His approach mixes attachment-based perspectives with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means Michael pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns, listens closely to each person’s needs, and works on thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.
He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work when useful. Sessions may include talking, skill practice, and occasionally creative exercises for people who want them, such as art-based activities. Michael favors collaborative work where goals are clear and progress is tracked in simple, concrete steps.
Therapy with him is offered in English and delivered via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. He holds a Washington LMHC credential and has helped people navigate a wide range of life challenges over more than a decade.
Credentials
- LMHC (Washington)
- License 60746917 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1205071438 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment and skills-focused care online
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationship patterns and emotional reactions; it helps people notice repeating cycles and try new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy focuses on clear listening and helping the person set the pace and goals for sessions, which is useful for building trust and finding what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and small experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.Michael treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will listen to your goals and preferences, explain different ways of working, and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they address immediate needs while also working on longer-term patterns.
Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth or camera time is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, and ongoing text-based messaging for frequent support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving, allow brief skills check-ins, and support steady progress without travel.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are interactive and empathetic with a practical focus. He blends attachment-based thinking, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - holding a Washington LMHC credential and practices from Washington.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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