Therapist profile
Michael Kolpinski, LPC
Connecticut
Licensed Professional Counselor - Mood and Anxiety
Continue with MichaelWhere Michael stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Connecticut / 001758
- NPI
- 1144430919
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
About
- CBT-focused methods
- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Kolpinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 19 years of clinical experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and related concerns such as anger and self-esteem struggles.
He helps people who are dealing with relationship patterns like codependency, attachment wounds, or trouble saying no. He also addresses issues tied to impulse control, dissociation, and coping with separation or loss. Concerns such as body image, guilt and shame, and co-occurring problems are part of his work.
Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. He also draws on Client-Centered approaches and Mindfulness practices to support clearer thinking and calmer response. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques appear in short-term goal work.
Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing different responses, and building clearer boundaries in relationships. He can use humor at times to ease tension and build rapport. The therapist describes adjusting methods to fit what each person needs in the moment.
People who come for help often want practical changes they can use between sessions. Michael aims to help clients notice patterns, try specific experiments, and practice skills that reduce stress and improve decision making. Those interested in next steps are invited to check the site's process for scheduling and initial matching.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's concerns at the center and prioritizes clear listening and reflection. Online sessions using this approach focus on helping people voice what matters and set practical goals to change stressful patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT can involve brief teaching, homework assignments, and checking small experiments that test unhelpful beliefs about relationships or self-worth.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity. Those tools can be practiced briefly between sessions and reviewed during online meetings to see what helps day to day.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online meetings make it easier to fit sessions into workdays, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The emphasis is on practical ways to bring therapeutic skills into daily life rather than promising a specific session type.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include codependency, attachment problems, and communication difficulties.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Sessions are practical and focus on changing thoughts and practicing new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of clinical experience working in counseling settings. That background includes work with mood, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut. His education includes a BA in Psychology and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the sign-up or intake process.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and helps pair needs with approach.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.