- Stress and anxiety focus
- Helps with concentration
- Practical goal setting
About Michael
Michael Strangstalien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 25 years of professional experience. He focuses on common life strains like stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulties with concentration and focus. He encourages people to take the first step and recognizes that starting therapy often takes real courage.
He works with individuals who are coping with life changes and relationship struggles. He helps people sort through communication problems, attachment concerns, control issues, and the ripple effects of divorce or separation. Panic disorder and panic attacks are included among the issues he supports people through.
Michael frames the client as the expert on their own life. He looks for strengths that can be used to meet challenges rather than assuming clients start from zero. Sessions are practical and oriented to real-life change, with attention to what a person can do between meetings.
Over his career he has helped people manage workplace stress, social anxiety, isolation, and mood problems. He also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and questions around life purpose and sexuality. His work includes supporting those with attention difficulties and related problems with concentration and memory.
Michael aims to build a straightforward, respectful working relationship. He meets people where they are and partners with them to set manageable goals. If you want to begin, follow the site steps to match and schedule a session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they help online
Michael relies on well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and real-world change. One common approach he uses helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that feed anxiety and panic. That method teaches practical exercises to reduce distress and increase confidence in daily situations.Another frequent focus is on attention and coping strategies for people with concentration difficulties or ADHD-like symptoms. These strategies break tasks into manageable steps, build routines, and address problems with memory or focus so day-to-day life becomes easier to handle.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they check what is helping and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit around work, caregiving, and other commitments. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to keep regular appointments during busy weeks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges with concentration and focus. He also supports people navigating relationship strain, life changes, and panic disorder or panic attacks.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, strengths-based style that treats the person as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on real steps people can try between meetings to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What is his background and experience?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with anxiety, mood concerns, workplace issues, and attention difficulties. That experience shapes a steady, practice-oriented approach.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.