Michael Anderson, LICSW
Minnesota · 6 years in practice
Michael Anderson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota.
License and registration
- LICSW, Minnesota
- 22391 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1407599236 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Michael
Michael Anderson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem and life changes. Michael draws on both practical tools and personal experience to help people move forward.
He began his career working in blue-collar and heavy industry and later trained as a master’s level social worker. That earlier life gave him a direct perspective on work stress, identity, and the pressure to live up to expectations.
Background and approach
He brings that lived experience into sessions in straightforward, relatable ways. Michael uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. He works with Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift emotional patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thought and behavior cycles, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a strong mindfulness emphasis for emotional regulation.
He also integrates trauma-informed and somatic ideas when those areas are relevant. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Conversations include skills practice, noticing emotional patterns, and small experiments to change daily habits.
He also draws on creativity from his work as a singer and photographer to support personal growth. People who want to explore identity, cope with exhaustion or compassion fatigue, address addictions, or rebuild after loss may find his approach useful. Michael aims to work collaboratively, helping each person set realistic goals and build steady progress over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Michael names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and shift patterns in their emotions and connections with others. In sessions this looks like naming feelings, tracing how emotional responses arise, and trying new ways of responding to get different results.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thought and behavior cycles that keep problems going. Work can include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them in daily life, and building new routines that support mood and functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving mindfulness. Skills training often covers distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and tools to stay present during hard moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then collaborate to try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions as issues change over time.
Online therapy lets people use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging based on what suits their schedule and situation. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper emotional work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Michael help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are down-to-earth and practical. He uses straightforward conversation, skills practice, and small experiments to build change.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of clinical experience and a life history in blue-collar work that informs his perspective on work stress and identity.
What credentials and location are listed?
Michael holds a LICSW credential listed as MN LICSW and practices from Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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