Michael Kolpinski

Michael Kolpinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 19 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing depression, bipolar mood challenges, anxiety, stress, and anger. He also helps with self-esteem and other concerns that affect daily life. Michael aims to make the first steps feel manageable and straightforward.

He uses clear, practical methods to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills that can reduce distress. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered conversations so each plan fits the person he is working with.

Michael also draws on mindfulness practices to help people slow down and respond instead of react. He can use motivational interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck. His approach is adaptable so goals can be adjusted as progress is made.

People bring a wide range of concerns, including abandonment and attachment struggles, communication problems, co-morbidity, dissociation, and issues like hoarding or body image. He lists hospice and end-of-life counseling among his focus areas for those facing related stress and adjustment needs.

Michael describes his style as straightforward and personable, with occasional use of humor when it helps. He aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients set the pace and choose goals that matter to them.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, then practice small changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, understanding each person’s perspective, and shaping work around what feels most useful to the individual.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That way the plan reflects the client’s needs and preferences rather than a fixed protocol.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and letting people choose times that match their schedules. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed and reduce the need to be on camera if someone prefers phone-based conversation. Licensed professionals adapt tools like CBT and mindfulness for remote work so that skill practice, tracking progress, and problem-solving remain part of the process.