01 · Who Michael works with

Michael works with stress, Anxiety, LGBT and relationship issues

Michael lists 11 specialisms and 20 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Michael chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Michael's own words

What Michael says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, and finding the right therapist is an important part of the process. I provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore life's challenges and work toward meaningful change.

I earned my Master's degree in Counseling from West Texas A&M University in 1992 and have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1996. Early in my career, I worked with couples, and individuals in a variety of clinical settings. I primarily work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness, and relationship challenges.

In addition to my clinical work, I have spent many years in healthcare leadership, giving me firsthand insight into the pressures of demanding careers, major life transitions, and balancing personal and professional responsibilities. I understand how these challenges can affect emotional well-being and relationships.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll identify your strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and create a plan that helps you move toward the life you want. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for greater balance and fulfillment, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Michael Shupp, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Michael works

The 2 approaches Michael lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Michael lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Michael's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Michael runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Solution-Focused Brief TherapySFBT

Starts from where you want to end up rather than from how you got here. Sessions look for the times the problem is already smaller and work out what is different about those, so the number of sessions tends to be short and the work concrete.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Michael practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Michael's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Michael at this point.

2. Naming Michael specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Michael is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Michael.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LPC

Licensed in

Texas

Licence

TX LPC 13547

Licence number

13547

Licence expires

30 Apr 2028

NPI

1497425870

Years in practice

3

Gender

Male

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

2 Sep 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Michael's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Michael. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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