Michael Friedman, LMHC
Washington · 13 years in practice
Michael Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as a core part of his approach.
License and registration
- LMHC, Washington
- 60746917 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1205071438 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 13
- 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 Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as a core part of his approach. He keeps sessions straightforward and approachable so people can talk through problems without extra jargon or pressure. He aims to help clients use their strengths to cope and grow.
Michael brings 13 years of clinical experience to conversations about mood, anxiety, and traumatic events. He offers a friendly, engaged style that mixes practical skill-building with attention to emotions.
Background and approach
Sessions often include clear tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and moments that focus on emotional connection and attachment. Parents and individuals readapt the ways they respond to stress and relationship strain in his work. He also addresses parenting concerns, addiction-related challenges, grief, and career transitions with step-by-step strategies.
When helpful, he blends client-centered methods that let the person set the pace and topics. Michael says humor and real talk can make difficult topics easier to face. He includes mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies to help with intense emotions and coping skills.
Art-based ideas may be added when a client wants a different way to express themselves. People meet with Michael by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and the cost varies by location and therapist availability.
He communicates in English and works from Washington.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Emotion and Attachment-Focused Care Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on noticing and shaping emotional responses to improve how people experience connection and safety. It can help when strong emotions or past hurts get in the way of close relationships or personal wellbeing.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of relating influence current responses. It helps people recognize those patterns and practice new ways of connecting and responding to stress or relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean emphasizing emotion-focused work, skill-building from CBT, or mixing in client-centered pacing.
Online sessions offer practical benefits. Video calls provide face-to-face interaction for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be a good option when lower bandwidth or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, on-the-go exchanges and ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to try different ways of working until the right fit is found.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does he address?
He helps with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, addictions, and a wide range of relationship and family concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered care and CBT, offering an engaged, practical style that focuses on emotions and skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working in mental health settings and with a broad range of concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a LMHC licensed in Washington and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 then schedule according to therapist availability.
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