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Rev. Michael Abell, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Parenting issues Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello and welcome. I am an Ordained Minister (Rev), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) in Pennsylvania. My background is in pastoral ministry (since January 2001). My wife and I have been married since June of 2000 and we have five children ranging in ages from 12 to 18. Over the past 24 years I have spent a lot of time in counseling with individuals, couples, and families helping them to overcome their struggles (Parenting, premarital and marital issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, gambling and substance abuse and addiction, legal issues, religious issues, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, and many others). I desired to be better equipped to help, so I went back to get my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy which I completed in December of 2017. I was glad to be able to bring my real world experience to the classroom and I found that I was already putting into practice a lot of what I was studying.

Over the years I have worked with clients from all walks of life. I've had clients from all faiths (and no faith) backgrounds, straight and LBGTQIA, children, teens, adults, parents, grandparents, and people in Hospice and their families.

I believe that you are the expert of your life. I will help you find ways to utilize your strength to overcome your struggles and move you from your current situation to where you want to be.

I will be your supporter, your cheerleader, your encourager, and your teammate. I believe that real change can start in the therapy session, but you make the change happen outside of session and in the real world. You can do it, you can achieve your goals. I'm looking forward to helping you do so.

Professional experience

11 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Parenting issues Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, ADHD, Blended family issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

PA LPC PC012631

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rev. Michael Abell. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Rev Mike has calming voice and is easy to talk too

Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues

Great listener , compassionate and empathetic

Written on May 08, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Rev. Abell is a good listener and I appreciate his willingness to check up on his clients and message words of encouragement.

Written on Mar 23, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I have not started my therapy sessions but I can tell that my therapists is very compassionate and make a difference in people’s lives!

Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I have had a few sessions now and am very happy with the way he conducts himself. I enjoy talking to him and am excited for what the future brings. Highly recommended. He is down to earth and grounded.

Written on Jan 05, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

When my soul got trapped in my head, Michael was so spot on with guidance and courage. Sincerely a Blessing.

Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd