Michael Yuille

Michael Yuille is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of experience helping people move through hard changes. He draws on long experience in addictions work, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and coaching to help clients clarify goals and take practical steps forward. Michael works from Massachusetts and speaks English. His background includes an MSW in clinical social work, plus earlier study in developmental psychology and philosophy. He has long experience supervising practicum students and has worked with a wide range of people on relationship and life-direction concerns. His work has involved clinical settings focused on addiction treatment, men’s issues, and support for military families. In sessions he focuses on practical skills and clear goals. He helps people reduce symptoms like panic or social anxiety, repair communication problems, and cope with life transitions such as separation and divorce. He also addresses guilt, shame, and workplace stress with straightforward strategies clients can try between meetings. Michael describes his approach as evidence-based and goal-oriented. He blends different methods to match each person’s needs and values, and he emphasizes building useful daily habits. He aims to give clients tools they can use right away to feel steadier and more capable. People seeking help with addictions, trauma, parenting strain, or navigating divorce and separation may find his style direct and action-focused. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and follow the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Michael emphasizes evidence-based techniques that focus on clear goals and practical change. One common approach he uses involves structured, skills-based work to reduce symptoms such as panic and social anxiety; this typically teaches breathing, grounding, and behavioral tools to practice between sessions. Another common strand focuses on treating addictive behavior and related life stresses through stepwise planning, relapse prevention techniques, and coaching to strengthen daily routines and supports.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their concerns, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is meant to be flexible and responsive rather than one-size-fits-all.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or enabling sessions when attending in person would be difficult. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to focus on skill practice, problem-solving, and planning in ways that fit a client’s daily routine.