- Guilt and shame
- Depression support
- Practical coping skills
About Michael
Michael Graul is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Ohio with seven years of experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of traumatic experiences, and he lists guilt and shame among his areas of focus.
Michael helps people notice the thoughts that keep them stuck. He talks through how past events shape self-blame and shame. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful beliefs and testing them against current realities.
He offers practical strategies to manage intense feelings and to reduce the power of automatic self-criticism. Conversations can include small behavior changes, thought challenges, and steps to rebuild self-regard after trauma or loss.
Michael uses straightforward language and a step-by-step approach. He encourages people to bring what feels most urgent into sessions, whether that is a specific memory, a recurring thought, or daily panic. He also works with people coping with cancer, forgiveness, men’s issues, post-traumatic stress, and self-love concerns.
Over multiple sessions he helps clients test new ways of thinking and acting. The emphasis is on practical methods to make daily life feel more manageable, rather than on labels. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques help people change how they think and react. Cognitive approaches focus on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts, which can reduce self-blame and shame by examining evidence for those beliefs. Trauma-informed techniques help people name and work through the effects of past harm, supporting gradual return to daily routines and safer ways of responding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, medical appointments, or caregiving. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or phone sessions when a video call is difficult. Licensed professionals can guide practical steps so therapy connects with everyday routines rather than adding a burden.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of trauma. His listed additional focuses include guilt and shame, cancer, forgiveness, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He helps people notice and challenge self-blaming thoughts and explores where those beliefs came from. Sessions emphasize practical steps to change thinking and behavior over time.
What experience does he bring?
He has seven years of experience working with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Ohio.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to clients outside the country?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.