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Rev. Michael Abell

PA LPC PC012631

Credentials

PA LPC PC012631

NPI Number

1558975649

Location

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Accepting new clients

11 years experience

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About Rev. Michael Abell

Hello and welcome. I am an Ordained Minister (Rev), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) in Pennsylvania. My background is in pastoral ministry (since January 2001). My wife and I have been married since June of 2000 and we have five children ranging in ages from 12 to 18. Over the past 24 years I have spent a lot of time in counseling with individuals, couples, and families helping them to overcome their struggles (Parenting, premarital and marital issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, gambling and substance abuse and addiction, legal issues, religious issues, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, and many others). I desired to be better equipped to help, so I went back to get my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy which I completed in December of 2017. I was glad to be able to bring my real world experience to the classroom and I found that I was already putting into practice a lot of what I was studying.

Over the years I have worked with clients from all walks of life. I’ve had clients from all faiths (and no faith) backgrounds, straight and LBGTQIA, children, teens, adults, parents, grandparents, and people in Hospice and their families.

I believe that you are the expert of your life. I will help you find ways to utilize your strength to overcome your struggles and move you from your current situation to where you want to be.

I will be your supporter, your cheerleader, your encourager, and your teammate. I believe that real change can start in the therapy session, but you make the change happen outside of session and in the real world. You can do it, you can achieve your goals. I’m looking forward to helping you do so.

Licenses

LPC

PC012631

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Great guy,great listener”

“He is very good thoughtful understanding and has helped me greatly with my situation”

“A comfort to speak with and can broach any subject”

“He has a wonderful perspective on my situations and thoughts that help me to think deeper about the things that are troubling or bothering me. I live that he can also bring the religious perspective, too. I’m Catholic and even though he isn’t, he respects the difference and is super supportive.”

“Rev Mike has calming voice and is easy to talk too”

“Great listener , compassionate and empathetic”

“Rev. Abell is a good listener and I appreciate his willingness to check up on his clients and message words of encouragement.”

“I have not started my therapy sessions but I can tell that my therapists is very compassionate and make a difference in people’s lives!”

“Rev. Abell is the best. He’s easy to talk to and has very practical advice. He is very responsive to messages and is very punctual with sessions. Highly recommend.”

“I have had a few sessions now and am very happy with the way he conducts himself. I enjoy talking to him and am excited for what the future brings. Highly recommended. He is down to earth and grounded.”

“When my soul got trapped in my head, Michael was so spot on with guidance and courage. Sincerely a Blessing.”

“Finding a therapist felt a bit scary at first. I never thought I would be in a situation where I would need a therapist.<br /> I am thankful I have found Reverend Michael Abell. Understanding I am not able to do everything/anything on my own has been grounding. It’s a work in progress, but it’s truly grounding me to have discussions openly and honestly and know I need help . Reverend Abell is a compassionate reminder that we need that help. <br /> I appreciate he leans into scripture but doesn’t Bible beat me (like a few of my friends). He references verses that are encouraging but also reminders of the consequences of my actions.<br /> I’m not proud to need a therapist, or the mistakes I’ve made that have brought me down this path, but I’m thankful for the opportunity to learn from Reverend Michael Abell…”

“Rev Abell is thoughtful, thought provoking, and genuinely wants to help you. And he’s very responsive when you reach out.”

“My therapist is amazing he listen and also he is a man of god and that’s a plus”

“Very respectful and quick response time”

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