Michael Tidstrand , LPCC

Michael Tidstrand provides compassionate support to people facing a range of mental health challenges, combining professional training with personal understanding of how these struggles can affect everyday life. He cultivates a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where clients are invited to express themselves openly and to explore difficult emotions without shame.

As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, he brings structured clinical knowledge alongside a focus on active listening, curiosity, and reflective dialogue. The LPCC credential indicates formal licensure to practice clinical counseling; the master’s degree denotes advanced graduate training in psychological theory and practice.

Michael integrates techniques such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients examine the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. He emphasizes collaborative exploration to uncover underlying patterns and to build practical skills for managing stress, mood, and interpersonal challenges. His aim is to empower individuals on a path toward healing and greater self-understanding, supporting meaningful insight and growth over time.

He approaches each client with respect and patience, assisting them in identifying goals and taking steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michael often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful steps toward a valued life. ACT can be useful for people wrestling with anxiety, avoidance, or uncertainty about change.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT offers structured tools for addressing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress by focusing on the links between thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Michael approaches that choice collaboratively. He helps clients explore which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Michael is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility in how and when people engage in treatment. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity across locations, and access licensed professionals from wherever clients are located.