Therapist profile
Michael Brackett, LPC
LPC counselor - Relationships and parenting
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- Attachment approach
- Emotion-focused work
- Existential perspective
About Michael
Michael Brackett is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Colorado with 15 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and issues related to identity and addiction. He also addresses topics like intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, and challenges tied to ADHD and career transition.
He frames therapy as a collaborative process that helps people notice and change patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions mix conversational work with reflective practices. Clients can expect attention to emotional experience alongside exploration of life meaning and role-based pressures such as parenting or career demands.
Michael draws on attachment-focused ideas and emotionally-oriented methods to help people understand relationship dynamics and their own emotional responses. He also uses existential and Jungian perspectives to address questions of purpose, identity, and inner conflict. The result is practical conversation combined with deeper reflection about values and desires.
He has experience teaching psychology at the college level and has worked with people facing trauma, grief, and midlife transitions. That background informs a style that links personal history to present-day patterns, focusing on what can change now rather than only the past.
Sessions are meant for adults looking to improve how they cope at home and at work. People seeking help for family or parenting pressures will find direct attention to communication, boundaries, and attachment-related concerns. For international clients or nonstandard scheduling, confirm session options when you reach out.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit daily life
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships. It helps people notice patterns in closeness and distance and practice new ways of relating. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on naming and working with core emotions in relationships and personal struggles, which can be useful for improving communication and resolving recurring conflict. Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility and supports people who feel stuck or adrift to clarify values and priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting as needs change rather than committing to one single route from the start.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes sessions possible for international clients. Ask about specific session lengths and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements fit your daily life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, addictions, and related issues like intimacy and sleep problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, active style that combines emotionally focused work with attachment and existential inquiry.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical and teaching experience in psychology and counseling.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in Colorado.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online or in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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