- Client-centered approach
- Works with LGBTQ+
- Focus on practical skills
About Michael
Michael Majer is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and low self-esteem. He supports LGBTQ+ clients and addresses panic disorder and panic attacks alongside other anxiety concerns. His manner is straightforward and respectful, aiming to help people feel heard and understood from the first session.
Michael uses a client-centered style that focuses on collaboration and practical steps. He talks with clients about what matters most to them and helps set small, achievable goals. Sessions often include easing immediate distress, building coping skills, and testing new ways of handling difficult situations.
He also works with issues such as isolation and loneliness, life purpose, guilt and shame, and forgiveness. People managing chronic pain, long-term illness, caregiver stress, or financial pressure can bring those concerns into therapy as well. He notes experience with obsessive-compulsive patterns, trauma, dissociation, and autism spectrum experiences.
With three years of practice, Michael frames therapy as a shared process. He aims to adapt approaches so they match a person’s needs and everyday life. He seeks to be direct, honest, and respectful while helping clients try new strategies between sessions.
Michael speaks English and practices in Ohio as an LISW. He does not accept international clients. To begin, readers should follow the site’s process to match with a therapist and schedule a time to meet.
How therapeutic approaches translate into online care
Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on reducing symptoms and building skills. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping strategies for anxiety and panic - breathing and grounding tools, stepped exposure to feared situations, and ways to read and shift unhelpful thoughts. These techniques aim to help people manage acute panic and reduce avoidance.Another common strand emphasizes mood and behavior change through goal-setting and activity planning. This work helps when depression or low motivation make daily tasks feel overwhelming by breaking goals into manageable steps and tracking small wins over time.
Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they adjust methods as needed so the work stays practical and relevant to daily life.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the exact session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to keep regular appointments, try skills in real time between meetings, and bring real-life examples into conversation.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
He works with anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, and related issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks. He also supports people with isolation, life purpose questions, and mood or trauma-related concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, collaborative approach that emphasizes clear communication and practical steps. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals, and building coping skills you can use between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including anxiety, OCD patterns, trauma, and autism spectrum experiences. He aims to tailor work to each person’s situation.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LISW credential, which is a licensed independent social worker credential, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided through the platform during matching and scheduling.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist’s availability.