
Michael Friedman
Compassionate support for life changes
Start with Michael FriedmanLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime


Compassionate support for life changes
Start with Michael FriedmanLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Michael Friedman is a Washington state licensed mental health counselor with 13 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults. He recognizes that asking for help can feel intimidating and works to make therapy approachable, practical, and welcoming.
Drawing on both clinical training and personal experience with therapy, he brings insight, warmth, and a dry wit to his sessions. Michael has helped people facing depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, trauma and domestic violence, career and life transitions, and families navigating personality disorders. He also studied art therapy counseling and integrates creative techniques when a client is interested.
Michael’s style is interactive, engaged, and empathetic. He blends cognitive behavioral methods with behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches, while emphasizing strength-based work informed by trauma. His aim is to help clients gain clearer perspective, develop practical skills that support growth, and feel supported as they move through life’s difficulties and pursue the changes they want.
Many people wonder whether therapy delivered remotely can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose the format that fits their life and comfort level - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other commitments.
Each therapist you work with is a licensed professional, and you have the option to switch therapists if you need a different fit. For many people, remote therapy provides a practical, effective way to get the support they need without sacrificing convenience.