Michael Kolpinski , LPC

Michael Kolpinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 19 years of clinical experience. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He helps people who are coping with mood and anxiety concerns and the everyday strains those bring.

He works with individuals facing depression, bipolar concerns, and panic or anxiety. He also supports people dealing with anger, low self-esteem, and complicated feelings like guilt, emptiness, or abandonment. Michael addresses problems that often occur together, such as co-morbidity or communication struggles that make life harder.

In sessions he leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. He mixes in client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on the client's experience and choices. Michael may use mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and set realistic goals.

He aims to tailor each plan to the person in front of him rather than using a single fixed method. Humor appears when it fits the relationship and can help ease tension and build trust. He also supports people dealing with practical crises such as divorce, separation, hoarding, and end-of-life concerns.

Michael provides individual care in English and offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. He helps clients break problems into manageable steps and find everyday strategies that work for them.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the individual and creates space for people to describe their experience in their own words. This approach helps clarify goals and keeps sessions directed by the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then suggest techniques to try. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what is useful and what the client wants to prioritize.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break from work. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between longer sessions or use brief written exercises when typing feels easier. These options aim to fit therapy into a person's life while keeping a clear focus on goals and progress.