Michael Pfisterer
Client-centered, solution-focused LCSW in South Carolina
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About
Michael Pfisterer, LCSW, draws on a blend of client-centered methods and solution-focused strategies to help people address a range of concerns. With 14 years of clinical practice, he uses multidimensional psychodynamic tools alongside task-based techniques to identify strengths and set collaborative goals. His work emphasizes concrete steps and short-term tasks as part of a broader plan that attends to longer term patterns.
His practice has included work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma and life transitions, as well as those navigating developmental differences and executive functioning challenges. He has also taken part in family-based crisis management and helped families develop techniques to improve relationships and communication when coping with trauma and change.
Michael lives in South Carolina with his family and two dogs. He approaches care by developing goals with each person and providing guidance toward those aims, combining solution-focused interventions with client-centered attention to the person’s life course and inherent difficulties. He invites prospective clients to explore how their aspirations can align with practical steps forward.
His practice has included work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma and life transitions, as well as those navigating developmental differences and executive functioning challenges. He has also taken part in family-based crisis management and helped families develop techniques to improve relationships and communication when coping with trauma and change.
Michael lives in South Carolina with his family and two dogs. He approaches care by developing goals with each person and providing guidance toward those aims, combining solution-focused interventions with client-centered attention to the person’s life course and inherent difficulties. He invites prospective clients to explore how their aspirations can align with practical steps forward.
- Location:
- South Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 14
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Codependency, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 086146, NV LCSW 11061-C
- NPI Number: 1861904229
- License: LCSW (New York), LISW (South Carolina), LCSW (Nevada)
Online sessions that pair practical planning with client-centered care
Michael offers remote sessions that integrate client-centered Therapy with solution-focused work. In client-centered work he prioritizes the person’s perspective and collaborates to understand their concerns, building on the client’s own resources. Solution-focused therapy is used to set specific, achievable tasks and short-term goals that can produce observable change while also informing longer term planning.
He also draws on multidimensional psychodynamic tools described in his clinical approach to explore life course patterns that may influence current challenges. Together, these approaches are intended to balance practical steps with attention to underlying themes that affect mood, relationships, parenting, and coping during transitions.
Remote appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the communication mode that fits their needs. The format supports collaborative goal setting and regular check-ins using the channel the client prefers.
What is Michael's clinical experience?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working in a range of practice settings and with diverse presenting concerns.
What credentials does he hold?
Michael is an LCSW and holds licenses including NY LCSW 086146 and NV LCSW 11061-C.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions and communications are provided in English.
Where is he based?
He is located in South Carolina.
How can clients work with him remotely?
Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and there are options for live chat or text-based messaging.
Does he accept clients from outside the United States?
Yes. This 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 do I get started?
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