Michael Letendre, LMHC

Michael Letendre is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 15 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or dealing with trauma, depression, addiction, relationship strains, intimacy concerns, and jealousy. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. Sessions emphasize listening, clear feedback, and practical ways to manage day-to-day struggles. Michael encourages small, achievable steps so progress doesn’t feel overwhelming.

Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric matters, hoarding, infidelity, obsessions and compulsions, phobias, and challenges tied to gender dysphoria or autism. He also has experience related to first responder issues, coping with disasters, and multicultural concerns.

Michael describes therapy as a collaborative process. He supports people in naming what matters most, setting realistic goals, and practicing new ways of responding between sessions. He aims to help people feel more in control of their reactions and relationships.

His approach is practical and steady. Michael emphasizes respect and patience while helping clients build tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and move toward a life that feels more satisfying.

Evidence-informed approaches and online options

Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach he uses emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior and then practicing specific skills to respond differently. This helps with anxiety, depression, and obsessive habits. Another approach centers on processing difficult experiences and their emotional impact so that trauma and grief feel less overwhelming over time.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. He works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That way the plan can be adjusted as progress is made and new needs appear.

If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since those options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow check-in sessions when schedules are tight. Many people find it helpful for consistent weekly work or shorter follow-up meetings while they practice new skills between sessions.