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We are all facing difficult challenges in this life and often we find ourselves unsure of where to turn or what to do. We can all too easily get stuck in a rut and can use a little nudge to get us out and moving again. I'm glad you have taken the first step in seeking help. Counseling can seem a daunting endeavor but it can also be very beneficial and rewarding as a means to better understanding of ourselves. My hope is that you will continue reading about me and be able to gain an understanding and a comfort in us partnering together on your journey.
My name is Mike and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. Throughout my career, my goal has been to help others to better understand the difficulties they are facing and find a path to work through those challenges. I accomplish this goal by openly and without judgement, meeting the client where they are. My approach includes principles from multiple theorists, each having their own benefits dependent on the issues that are being faced. Our focus will be on the present, the here and now. When necessary as part of developing better understanding, we will look at past events and triggers for how they have informed the present, but we are in the present. We will work collaboratively to better understand current problems, we'll set realistic goals for progress and develop skills necessary to not only overcome current issues but face future concerns as well.
My areas of practice include working with blended families, intimacy issues, infertility/adoption decisions, grief and loss, stages of life, as well as compassion fatigue/care giver issues along with anxiety, stress, and depression.
You've taken the important first steps in this journey to a healthier you. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you but ultimately whether you choose to work with me or another counselor I hope you are able to gain a better understanding of yourself and create brighter future.
Best wishes, Mike
Professional experience
16yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Communication problems, Fertility Issues, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Mood disorders
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michael Malone. 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.
Mike is a wonderful, attentive listener and a natural problem-solver. I have greatly enjoyed our sessions and will continue to see him professionally for a long time to come!
Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great listener!
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Excellent tgerapist
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Mike is knowledgeable and listens and remembers by issues. He’s available and offers great advice.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
He’s tremendous.
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Michael for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Mike is an incredibly skilled counselor with impeccable listening skills. He is easy to talk to and has great advice for any life concerns.
Written on May 25, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Mike has a very calm and insightful way of listening, and making suggestions.
Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks
Have been working with Mike for a few months and he has been amazingly helpful. I can truly say I have developed a healthier framework in which to operate as a result of sessions with Mike. Resulting in a more satisfying life.
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 9 months on issues concerning career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Mike is great. Very insightful, very helpful, full of great ideas. Overall just a sweet, genuine guy.
Written on Apr 25, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning adhd
I found Mike during one of the darkest periods of my life. Through his partnership with me, his respectful, non-judgmental way, he listened and questioned and offered insight that is absolutely priceless.
Thank you, Mike. I see the light that was already inside me that had gotten covered over by layers of darkness. I would recommend Mike to anyone who needs a caring person to just stop and hang out with for awhile.
Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Mike provided me a great deal of help and guidance to help me sort out my past and present issues. I really appreciate his ability to listen and provide me quality input.
Written on Mar 25, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
My career and marriage was in jeopardy and Mike was helpful reaching out and in many cases when I went silent. Mike helped me to immediately grasp what I so desperately needed and form a plan. I love how he offers information in a way that I can understand and trust. I like this because I am analytical and it slows me to decide within my own value system how to look at things as they are and react accordingly. The plan right now is to heal and revive so there is a need to work more on example situations, root causes and how to communicate effectively when reacting to these situations. It’s critical when stakes are high, to have clarity and confidence in yourself. I had to do something because my relationships across the board were suffering and I couldn’t allow myself to be the one who caused this or didn’t try to make the bad ones better and the dump or adjust the malignant ones that sucked my soul.
Written on Feb 24, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Mike has always been supportive of me. He listens and cares about my progress. One of his best qualities is his humor that lightens the mood. I recommend him to anyone who is having a hard time believing in themselves.
Written on Feb 14, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
My counselor is the best!
Written on Feb 11, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
The best. He handles things as a partner, not as a authoritarian. He truly seems to understand The Human Condition, and his expertise extends far beyond the basic psychological knowledges.
Written on Dec 17, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
I have had therapists in the past, that haven’t made me feel comfortable sharing things, and never really worked with me. So, coming to betterhelp, I was skeptical. But, since meeting Mike Malone, I feel as though I can be myself and say my thoughts as they are. He helps me understand my feelings and we share a few jokes here and there. It’s great to have a therapist that feels more like a friend.
Written on Oct 23, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Mike is a very attentive listener with sound advice on helping my situation. He is very professional while still being warm and inviting, he provides a fantastic environment in which to safely communicate concerns.
Written on Sep 25, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mike is a great listener. He is funny and offers judgement free advice that will make you feel at ease.
Written on Sep 19, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
This was my first time ever trying counseling. Mike made me feel very comfortable in opening up and sharing at my pace. I immediately felt like he understood me and was there to help and support me as my teammate. He listens thoroughly, gives thoughtful responses, and helps you discover yourself. It always amazes me how much he remembers what I've told him. He is professional, non-judgmental, caring, and has a great sense of humor. I highly recommend!
Written on Jul 13, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Within just 5 minutes of our first live session together, it seemed as though he had me figured out. Everything he was saying to describe how I might be feeling was hitting it right on the money every single time. He’s very calm and easy to have conversation with.
Written on Jun 21, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Mike is insightful - he gets me. I’ve never had a better counselor and I’ve had a handful of them.
Written on Jun 14, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Mike has been a great listener. He remembers everything I tell him, & does not judge me for the repeated mistakes I seem to make in my life. He is extremely professional, funny, & endearing. His guidance & trust has helped me tremendously in such a short time.
Written on May 22, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Mike was very professional. He is a caring and thoughtful person and great communicator. I would recommend to anyone.
Written on May 18, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Mike is an amazing and professional counselor. I am so glad I found him through BetterHelp. He is kind and understanding, completely non-judgmental and genuinely caring. He's also a pretty funny guy and has shared with me some things about his past and present life that have helped me to reflect better on my situation. I couldn't recommend him enough.
Written on May 10, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mike is better than I expected, by far. I wasn't sure about this medium of counseling but Mike has surpassed any expectation I had.
I could go on and on...
I appreciate him - and considering the situation I am in that resulted in me reaching out is pretty intense.... he has handled it with equal understanding, empathy, grace - and nudging me towards the advice I know I need - without being overbearing.
Give him a large LARGE raise.
Kristin
Written on May 10, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mike is a wonderful counselor. He takes his time to understand my whole situation, and gives thoughtful and helpful advice. I am extremely happy having him as my counselor.
Written on May 03, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have done counseling in the past but the progress I’ve made with Mike is miles further than the progress I’ve made in months of counseling with others through the years. I consider myself lucky to have been matched with him. One thing I like about Mike is how much experience he’s had in the past, which was at the state prison. It makes it very evident how good at his profession he is- knowledgeable and smart. He is very perceptive and is able to break things down and explain them in different ways. He is also incredibly patient and understanding.
Written on Apr 26, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Mike has been amazing. He's compassionate, thoughtful, knowledgeable, respectful, and above all he meets you where you are. Highly recommend having him as your guide.
Written on Apr 13, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Mike is fabulously attentive, respectful and just all around a comfortable person to talk with :) Thanks for being so great Mike :)
Written on Apr 08, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks
Mike has been amazing. In the short time we've been working together, I really feel like we've been able to make progress towards my goals, and it wouldn't be possible without his excellent help.
Written on Apr 06, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I really enjoy my interaction with Mike! I feel like he does in fact understand me and is very supportive!
Written on Apr 03, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Mike has helped me so much over the short period of time that I have worked with him so far. He always gives me thorough answers and helps me analyse my anxiety and its causes, without being judgemental. I really feel listened to and like he understands what I’m going through, which has helped me a lot. Thank you!
Written on Mar 28, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
So far I have had great progress in my sessions with Mike. I would absolutely recommend him.
Written on Mar 12, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coaching
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