- Warm nonjudgmental care
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship help
About Michael
Michael Ermalinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than three decades of clinical work. He trained in psychology and education at New York University and Saint Joseph's University, with additional graduate clinical coursework at ISPP in Chicago. Michael brings steady, experienced care to people facing hard moments.
He keeps sessions warm and nonjudgmental. He listens for what matters most and helps people clarify next steps. Common concerns he addresses include anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and addiction-related problems, including codependency.
Michael uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. He draws on client-centered principles to build rapport and on evidence-based tools to address symptoms and patterns. Sessions often focus on practical coping skills, clearer communication, and making changes that match a person’s values.
People come for a mix of short-term problem solving and longer work on deeper patterns. Michael also supports those managing grief, trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and career pressures. He works with couples and with individuals on interpersonal concerns and self-development.
Across 32 years of practice Michael emphasizes respect and collaboration. He helps people set concrete goals and adjust plans as life changes. His work aims to make daily life more manageable and relationships clearer.
How his approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting connection, helping people feel heard and understood while they work toward personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises and thought-behavior tools to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches coping skills for intense emotions and helps with relationship challenges and impulsivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That might mean using skill practice from CBT, emotion regulation tools from DBT, or a listening-centered client-centered stance to guide the pace.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that match changing schedules. It can also let people use phone or video in ways that suit their day-to-day needs rather than interrupting them.
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Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction and codependency, grief, trauma, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He offers a warm, open, and nonjudgmental style and combines client-centered listening with targeted techniques to build skills and change patterns.
What experience does he bring?
He has 32 years of clinical experience and has worked with individuals, couples, and families across a broad range of issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and the therapist's scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a counseling relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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