Michael Leffingwell, LPC

Therapist in Texas

Michael Leffingwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 13 years of experience.

Licensed inTexas
License67057
NPI 1306257480
Experience13+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Michael

Michael Leffingwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 13 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and building self-esteem. He aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. That perspective links with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work.

Background and approach

Sessions also may include somatic techniques when the body holds tension or trauma. In conversations, he keeps language plain and specific. He helps people name patterns, try small changes, and notice what works.

Treatment plans are shaped to fit each person's goals rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. Michael has helped people cope with abandonment concerns, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and substance-related difficulties. He also addresses communication problems, commitment worries, dissociation, and eating or fertility-related concerns.

Therapy can include short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns. He uses a mix of listening, skill teaching, and body-focused practices to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Credentials

LPC (Texas): License 67057 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1306257480 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Michael names

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Online support

Attachment-informed care and practical online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings, trust, and reactions. It helps when patterns of connection, abandonment, or insecurity affect mood and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect, giving people space to set the pace and goals for their work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try methods that match those goals. Plans can be adjusted over time so the work stays useful and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy offers several practical ways to meet. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue. Phone sessions work when bandwidth or screen time is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be a quick way to check in, practice skills, or manage short-term stress between sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical needs and make it easier to keep consistent momentum.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, substance concerns, and communication problems.

What is his therapy style like?

His approach blends an attachment-based view with client-centered listening and practical strategies. Sessions focus on understanding relationship patterns while trying small, doable changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns related to trauma, mood, and life transitions.

What credentials and location apply?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He works using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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