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Michael Bombka, LMHC

Florida · 25 years in practice

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Michael Bombka is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 25 years of experience helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida
MH7297 · expires March 2027
NPI
1396881702 · national provider identifier
Years in practice
25
Languages
English

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About Michael

Michael Bombka is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 25 years of experience helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks English and works with clients both in Florida and internationally by offering online options. He focuses on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care.

Conversations are shaped around each person's specific needs, and he tailors sessions and plans to fit those goals.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client and therapist decide what comes next. Michael uses a mix of practical strategies and reflective conversation. He draws on approaches such as systemic thinking, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and existential reflection depending on what will help most.

Sessions tend to be straightforward and aimed at real-life changes. Over his career he has helped people find ways to manage anxiety, recover from past hurt, strengthen relationships, and rebuild confidence. He encourages small, achievable steps and checks progress along the way.

The work is paced to the person’s comfort and readiness. To begin, he asks people to describe what they want to change and what matters most to them. From there he and the client set goals and try practical tools together.

He emphasizes respect, patience, and a nonjudgmental attitude throughout the process.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Michael names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Michael often draws on systemic thinking to understand how relationships and patterns affect daily life. This approach looks at the roles and routines that shape stress and connection, and it can help identify small changes that improve how people interact.

He also uses attachment-based ideas to focus on how early bonds influence feelings of safety and trust now. That work helps when past hurts affect current relationships or when someone struggles to feel supported with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then recommend a mix of methods to try. The decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions let you see facial cues and do deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being off camera helps. Live chat and text are useful for short check-ins, follow-ups, or when typing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Michael help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach that adapts to each person's needs and preferences.

What is his professional background?

He has 25 years of professional work experience helping people with emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - and practices from Florida.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he provide?

He works by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

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