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Michael Sanchez, LMFT

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Michael

Michael Sanchez is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with eight years of experience in the mental health field.

Background and approach

He draws on a background that includes work in residential programs, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings for both mental health and substance use, which informs his ability to engage with complex and high-intensity concerns. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, and navigate relationship challenges while supporting growth in self-esteem and motivation.

Additional areas of focus include attachment wounds, issues related to autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, communication struggles, mood and panic disorders, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. His style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion as the foundation for collaborative work.

In sessions he customizes treatment to each person, drawing from approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Michael frames therapy as a partnership aimed at setting achievable goals and building practical skills that fit each client’s needs.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps clients notice and work with different parts of themselves, such as protective or vulnerable inner states, which can be useful for addressing patterns in anxiety, self-criticism, and addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relational experiences affect current connections and emotional responses, offering pathways to improve communication, reduce isolation, and rebuild trust in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic presence that supports exploration, self-acceptance, and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach often unfolds over the first few sessions, and Michael treats this as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and immediate concerns and then tailor techniques from these models so the work feels relevant and manageable for each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to continue therapy from different locations within Florida. These options allow licensed professionals to meet people where they are and adapt session style and pacing to individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, and depression, along with related issues such as attachment problems, codependency, and panic symptoms.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His work is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathic listening with evidence-based tools from modalities like CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to meet practical goals.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has eight years of professional experience in mental health settings including residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs that included substance use treatment.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential FL LMFT MT3441 and practices in Florida.
Can non-English speakers work with him or are international clients accepted?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for appointments?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English