Michael KolpinskiLPC

Michael Kolpinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 19 years of clinical experience. He trained with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Michael helps people who are dealing with depression, mood disorders, anxiety, panic, personality concerns, trauma, and adjustment challenges.

He focuses on practical, talk-based work that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Client-Centered approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. He also integrates mindfulness practices and solution-focused steps to address day-to-day problems.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. Michael aims to tailor the pace and tools to each person so work feels relevant and manageable. He sometimes uses humor appropriately to ease tension and build rapport.

People come to him for a range of concerns including stress, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood shifts, and grief related to separation or end-of-life issues. He also addresses attachment and codependency struggles, body image, hoarding, and the sense of emptiness or shame that often accompanies depression.

Michael describes therapy as a team effort where practical steps matter. He helps clients set achievable goals and practices new coping skills between sessions. If pregnancy or childbirth-related issues are a concern, mention them when you begin the matching process so goals can be clarified.

How his approaches translate to online work

Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities. This approach emphasizes listening, validation, and helping clients find their own solutions. Mindfulness therapy is another tool he draws on to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve mood.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the process. Michael works collaboratively to decide which approaches match a client's goals and daily life. He adjusts techniques over time based on what is helping and what is not.

Confirm the specific online session options before scheduling, as formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and let people use mindfulness or homework practice in their everyday settings.