Mike Driscoll

Mike Driscoll is an Illinois-licensed counselor with more than a decade of practice helping people manage hard moments. He holds an LCPC and uses straightforward, goal-oriented conversations to help clients move through stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and depression. He frames therapy as a practical partnership and starts by listening to each person's story.

Mike believes people know their lives best and brings that perspective into sessions. He helps clients name where they feel stuck and identifies small, doable steps forward. Many people work with him on coping with life changes and finding clearer purpose amid uncertainty.

In addition to common mood and stress concerns, Mike has worked with issues related to aging, first responder stress, guilt and shame, and obsessive thoughts and behaviors. He also has experience supporting people facing hospice and end-of-life concerns, helping them talk through difficult emotions and decisions.

Mike draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and habits, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals. He also uses Existential Therapy to address meaning and purpose when life transitions feel overwhelming.

The process is collaborative and pragmatic. Mike helps clients try techniques, track what works, and adjust the plan as needed. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on his availability.

How Mike’s Approaches Shape Online Therapy

Mike often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and patterns that keep recurring. He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes small, practical steps and clear goals to create momentum toward change.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. Mike will talk with each person about their needs and preferences, try techniques in session, and adjust plans based on what helps. The aim is to find methods that fit the client's life and goals rather than forcing a single model.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Ask about formats available and how scheduling works. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins between longer visits. Discussing preferences up front helps shape sessions that match attention span, camera comfort, and daily routines.