Michael Hurd
Solution focused LCSW with 36 years experience
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About
Michael Hurd is an LCSW with 36 years of clinical work who frames therapy around solutions and clear goals. He presents himself as a thinking partner who helps people focus on what is happening in the present while drawing on relevant history only when it informs current patterns. His manner emphasizes practical steps and collaborative problem solving rather than lengthy diagnostic labelling.
His practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and work and career challenges. He looks for existing strengths and potentialities and aims to redirect self-defeating behaviors into more effective patterns.
Hurd is the author of two books and has written thousands of articles, in addition to hosting radio shows and podcasts. He describes his role as guide and coach who reasons through challenges with each person and helps them build practical, goal-oriented plans for change.
His practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and work and career challenges. He looks for existing strengths and potentialities and aims to redirect self-defeating behaviors into more effective patterns.
Hurd is the author of two books and has written thousands of articles, in addition to hosting radio shows and podcasts. He describes his role as guide and coach who reasons through challenges with each person and helps them build practical, goal-oriented plans for change.
- Location:
- South Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 36
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NV LCSW 12266-C, VA LCSW 0904018260
- NPI Number: 1194749481
- License: LISW-CP (South Carolina), LCSW (Florida), LCSW-C (Maryland), LCSW (Nevada), LCSW (Virginia)
Online sessions and collaborative approaches
Online work with Michael Hurd draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify concrete goals and next steps. Sessions concentrate on what is useful now, developing brief, attainable strategies that move a person toward their stated objectives. The process is practical and future-oriented, with the therapist and participant deciding together which small changes to test between meetings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to examine links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to build specific skills for managing symptoms and patterns. Internal Family Systems offers a way to map internal parts and their roles, helping a person relate differently to inner conflicts rather than simply reacting to them. Hurd positions himself as a thinking partner and coach who helps select and adapt these methods to each person’s needs.
Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and the format is chosen to match the approach and the person’s preferences for communication.
What is Michael Hurd's professional experience?
He has 36 years of professional experience and has authored two books, thousands of articles, and hosted radio shows and podcasts.
What are his credentials and license details?
He is an LCSW. License details listed on the profile include NV LCSW 12266-C and VA LCSW 0904018260.
Which languages does he speak?
The profile indicates he works in English.
Where is he based?
He is located in South Carolina.
How can people work with him remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as communication options.
Does he accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates he is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
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