I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut with 18 years of clinical work experience. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I can assist clients who experience depressive/ mood disorders, anxiety/panic disorders, personality disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, trauma, issues of adjustment, addictions, and social stressors.
I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy which address the impact of our thoughts on our feelings and behaviors. I will work with you to address and alter the irrational thoughts and beliefs that increase symptom severity and that accompany negative feelings and behaviors. I also utilize humor, when appropriate, to help strengthen the therapeutic bonds with my clients. Each client is unique and I am able to customize my therapeutic approach to your specific needs.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CT LPC 001758
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Michael is very easy to talk to and really helped me out with what I was dealing with in my first 2 sessions. I am lucky to have found him! He is very flexible and will work around my schedule. I am excited for the future and with his help I know I can be a little bit better every session. Thank you Michael!
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Mr. Kolpinski is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He offers excellent help in finding purpose and decreasing negative attitude. Highly recommended.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mike is a fantastic therapist for what I needed, to get out of my emotional shell. A lot of personal problems with mental state and relationship. Mike helped me navigate struggles in my own mind and provided tools to succeed in areas of my life I wanted to focus therapy on. Definitely recommend for an easy going therapist.
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Michael is a wonderful therapist. He created a safe place for me to learn and grow. He is very reachable and knowledgeable. Michael made therapy feel natural
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Michael has been a great therapist and has helped me to talk out and work out some personal and professional challenges I was having. He is intuitive and knowledgeable, and helped me process and change behaviors. I highly recommend him.
Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Michael has been instrumental in providing tools and resources that I needed at this time. He has been a great listener, respectful, and helpful. I would recommend him 10/10 times!
Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 4 weeks