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Michael Fronk

Michael Fronk, LCSW

Therapist in Texas · 9+ years of experience

Compassionate help for stress and anxiety

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  • Calm practical approach
  • Attachment and CBT
  • Focus on daily skills

About Michael

Michael Fronk is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress and anxiety. He also supports those coping with depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. He aims to create a calm space where clients can speak frankly and feel heard. Seeking help is a brave step and he frames therapy as a practical path toward clearer thinking and steadier days.

With nine years of experience, Michael uses straightforward methods to help clients tackle problems. He draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thought patterns and from attachment-focused work to look at how early relationships shape current feelings. He also uses client-centered listening to follow each person’s pace and priorities.

Sessions focus on making changes that fit daily life. That can mean learning coping skills for anxiety, practicing clearer communication, or building routines that support recovery from substance use. He keeps language plain and concrete, so tools discussed in session are easy to apply afterward.

Michael encourages people to set goals that feel realistic and measurable. He emphasizes collaboration - planning steps together and checking what’s working. Therapy can include short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns, depending on what a client needs.

People who reach out can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental approach. Michael listens for patterns in relationships and mood, then helps clients try different ways of thinking and acting. He supports practical steps toward better coping and improved daily functioning.

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 his approaches guide online work

Michael often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that feed anxiety and depression. CBT provides clear exercises and homework that translate well to remote sessions. Attachment-based therapy is also part of his work, focusing on how early relationship experiences shape current fears and intimacy patterns, which can help when discussing relationship or family concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He listens to your goals and tries methods that fit your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust techniques and session pacing until the style feels useful and manageable.

Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or after work. Remote sessions also allow focus on short skills coaching or longer therapy work, depending on what the client and therapist decide will help most.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michael address?

He works with stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, trauma and related struggles.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He offers direct, plain-language sessions that focus on practical steps. Sessions mix listening with tools you can use between appointments.

How much experience does he have?

Michael has nine years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session logistics and cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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