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Michael Leffingwell, LPC

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Michael

Michael Leffingwell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who draws on 13 years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

He works from a person-centered stance, meeting clients where they are and shaping conversations and interventions to fit each individual's needs. His approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients navigate difficult life changes and build greater emotional resilience.

In practice he integrates evidence-based strategies to address both immediate concerns and deeper patterns, including attachment-related issues, addiction and substance concerns, dissociation, and chronic illness or pain. Michael helps clients explore family-of-origin dynamics, communication and commitment difficulties, and other relational challenges that influence wellbeing.

He presents therapy as a collaborative process and aims to support people through transitions toward more fulfilling, purposeful lives.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online healing

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as composed of distinct parts and helps people understand and relate to those internal aspects with curiosity and care; this approach can be useful for trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in close relationships and helps address attachment injuries, communication struggles, and difficulties in trust and connection. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to support personal growth and self-directed change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, assess which methods feel most appropriate, and adjust the plan over time based on progress and personal preference. That partnership helps ensure techniques and pacing align with what the client needs.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for fitting care into busy lives and for maintaining continuity during transitions. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from different locations, schedule sessions more easily, and use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous communication to match individual rhythms and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as attachment issues, addiction, chronic illness, and family-of-origin problems.
What therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?
Michael integrates approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person's situation.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is a licensed professional counselor with 13 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LPC credential in Texas with license number TX LPC 67057 and provides services while located in Texas.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English