Michael Northsea, LMHC

Florida · 18 years in practice

Michael Northsea is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor with 18 years in the field.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH10241 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1831692003 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Northsea is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor with 18 years in the field. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood swings, addiction, grief, or changes in life. He also supports people managing ADHD, low self-esteem, anger, and compassion fatigue.

Michael approaches care in a practical, down-to-earth way. He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered conversations and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.

Background and approach

Mindfulness and motivational techniques are also part of his work when they fit a person's goals. His personal health journey shaped how he practices. After facing cancer and a serious treatment-related illness, he explored diet, herbs, and lifestyle changes and now includes holistic elements in his recommendations.

He encourages regular movement, simpler eating, and consistent routines when these support mood and daily functioning. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps people can use between meetings. Michael uses straightforward language and aims to make therapy feel like a series of practical conversations rather than jargon-heavy sessions.

He has experience with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and substance use, and tailors techniques to each person’s needs. Michael holds the Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, often abbreviated as LMHC. He offers therapy in English and provides appointments by several online formats to fit different schedules.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Cancer
Mood disorders
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Michael names

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Online support

How specific approaches translate to online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name strong emotions and understand how those feelings shape reactions. It is useful when someone wants clearer emotional awareness and more stable responses to distress.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps people feel heard while they consider next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is practical for anxiety, depression, and patterns that cause daily problems, because it breaks issues into small, manageable tasks.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. Michael will discuss options and together decide what methods match the client’s goals, preferences, and life situation. That collaboration may mean combining approaches or switching gears as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Michael commonly address in sessions?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, grief, ADHD, low self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes, among other related problems.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered conversation, and cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and motivational techniques to fit a person’s needs.

How long has he been practicing?

He has worked in mental health since 2006 and holds 18 years of professional experience in counseling.

What credentials and region are listed for him?

He holds the Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, shown as FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats can sessions take place?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does pricing for sessions work?

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?

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