Michael Holmes, LPCC, LPC

Michael Holmes is a licensed counselor working in Kentucky who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He invites clients to start where they are and recognizes the courage it takes to seek support. Michael speaks plainly and offers steady guidance for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

He approaches therapy as a collaborative effort and sees each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on building on strengths, developing practical coping skills, and finding clearer ways to move forward after hard experiences. Michael emphasizes small, achievable steps so progress feels real and manageable.

With five years of professional experience, Michael has worked with people facing a range of challenges. He also supports concerns like attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication and commitment struggles, and the effects of family of origin problems. He mentions experience with dissociation, divorce and separation, and forgiveness work as well.

Michael holds LPCC and LPC credentials, listed for Kentucky and Georgia in his background, and uses approaches grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He keeps language simple and practical so discussions are easy to follow and apply to everyday life.

People who choose Michael can expect clear direction, encouragement to use their strengths, and a focus on coping tools they can practice between sessions. He offers sessions in English and works from Kentucky.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Michael describes his work as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use in daily life. One common approach he uses teaches practical coping strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as breath work, grounding exercises, and step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm. These techniques help when feelings spike and when someone needs tools they can try between sessions.

Another frequent focus is processing trauma and painful loss through gradual, supported conversations and pacing. This work centers on helping people tell their story at a pace that feels manageable while building tolerance for difficult memories and emotions. It aims to reduce the hold those experiences have on everyday functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Michael works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals and preferences. He will talk with clients about what helps, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works in real life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and let people join from familiar surroundings. They also support shorter check-ins when time is limited and can help maintain continuity of care when life gets in the way of in-person visits.