Dr. Michael Smith, LMHC

Indiana · 13 years in practice

Dr. Michael Smith offers a calm, direct approach for adults facing grief, trauma, anxiety, and stress.

License and registration

LMHC, Indiana: 39004613A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1083089353 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Michael

Dr. Michael Smith offers a calm, direct approach for adults facing grief, trauma, anxiety, and stress. He helps people who feel stuck by listening closely and asking straightforward questions.

His style is practical and respectful, aimed at making small changes that matter day to day. He trained in clinical psychology at Saybrook University and holds an LMHC license in Indiana. Over 13 years he has worked with people coping with loss, serious illness, chronic pain, and questions about life purpose.

Background and approach

He also focuses on guilt, shame, self-esteem, and hospice and end-of-life concerns. In sessions he mixes meaning-focused conversation with tools that help the parts of a person that feel overwhelmed or shut down. That means talking about values and choices, and also noticing the different inner voices that get loud during stress.

He explains ideas plainly and checks in to make sure they make sense. Therapy with him often includes practical steps you can try between sessions, like short reflective exercises or simple behavior changes. He treats each person as an individual and crafts a plan around what they want to address.

Sessions move at a pace that fits the client. People usually begin by describing the immediate problem, then shift toward longer-term questions about meaning and direction. The focus can range from managing daily anxiety to finding ways to live with loss or chronic illness while keeping what matters most in view.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Meaning-focused care online with practical tools

Existential Therapy helps people examine what matters to them when life feels uncertain or painful. It focuses on questions about meaning, choice, and how to live with difficult realities like loss or illness. Internal Family Systems looks at the different parts inside a person - the worried part, the hurt part, and the protective part - and helps them relate with more calm and clarity.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try ideas in session, and adjust the approach based on what feels most helpful. Together they map out small steps and check whether those steps are working over time.

Online work is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to share quick reflections or handle brief support between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with adults on grief, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. He also focuses on concerns like cancer, chronic pain and illness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose, and self-love.

How would you describe his approach in sessions?

His style blends existential conversation about meaning with Internal Family Systems ideas that notice inner parts. Sessions aim to clarify values and offer concrete steps to manage symptoms between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Saybrook University and has 13 years of experience working with adults on grief, trauma, and related issues.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana and provides services from that location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What formats of therapy are offered online?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote work.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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