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Michael Fronk

Michael Fronk, LCSW

Therapist · Texas · 9+ years of experience

Practical support for life’s difficult transitions

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  • Focus on relationships
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative process

About Michael

Michael Fronk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, and challenges with relationships or self-esteem. He also supports people navigating midlife shifts, ADHD, trauma and intimacy-related struggles. He writes simply and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.

His approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Michael encourages small changes that add up to better day-to-day coping and motivation.

He draws from attachment-based work to look at how early relationships influence present patterns. He uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot and shift thinking that fuels anxiety and low mood.

Over nine years of clinical experience inform his practice. Michael aims to balance direct feedback with empathy so people can try new ways of relating and behaving without feeling rushed. He views therapy as a collaborative effort and helps clients set realistic steps toward change.

People often come for help with relationship communication, family-related stress, addictive behavior, and big life transitions. Michael supports them in sorting priorities, reducing emotional overwhelm, and building practical routines that fit daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships. It helps people identify repetitive patterns in closeness and separation and find new ways of relating to loved ones and themselves.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, person-led pace. The therapist listens closely and follows the person's priorities so sessions stay focused on what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by introducing simple, practical experiments between sessions.

Finding the right approach is usually a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines to pick methods that fit. Clients and the therapist can adjust approaches as needed while working together toward clearer goals.

Confirm the current online session options before booking since session formats are not specified here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and letting people join from wherever they are located within the therapist's practice area. Many people find this flexibility helps them sustain regular sessions and apply what they learn to everyday situations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem struggles, trauma and intimacy concerns, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is open and nonjudgmental, combining practical skill-building with empathic listening. He focuses on clear goals and small steps that fit into daily life.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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