- Years in practice
- 27
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Michael
Michael Rhine is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 27 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and parenting-related challenges. He speaks English and aims to meet people where they are with respect and compassion.
Michael uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set clear goals. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on skills that can be used between meetings.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual’s needs. His background includes extensive work with trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and substance use concerns. That experience shapes how he helps people process painful memories and build daily routines that reduce symptoms.
He also addresses workplace stress, caregiver fatigue, and issues tied to family of origin. In therapy he draws on cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. He blends that with client-centered listening and elements from acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and take workable action.
Dialectical and emotionally focused ideas are used when emotion regulation or relationship patterns are central. Michael approaches parenting topics by helping parents manage stress, set boundaries, and respond to challenging behavior without judgment. He can coach on fatherhood issues, co-parenting stress, and balancing work and caregiving demands.
The goal is practical change that fits real life. People who choose him often want a collaborative, down-to-earth clinician who teaches skills and helps them try new ways of handling hard situations. He guides step-by-step, adjusting plans as progress is made.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, values-based steps forward. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and parenting choices by shifting attention from unhelpful thoughts to meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns and teaches tools to change them. CBT is useful for managing worry, depression, and reactions to stress by practicing new ways of responding to daily problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about your goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan if something does not fit. Sessions combine listening with practical exercises so you can try tools between meetings and report back on what helped.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let you work face-to-face when visual cues matter, while phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or accommodate low bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief coaching, ongoing check-ins, or when you want to reflect in writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and parenting-related concerns. Additional focuses include ADHD, anger, workplace stress, and caregiver strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm, interactive, and practical. He listens first, then uses goal-focused techniques and skill practice to support change.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 27 years of experience working as a counselor, including substantial work with trauma and addictions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
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