Michael D
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
111 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150
Let's Connect (980) 998-3691
You may be feeling stuck in patterns that aren’t working anymore — arguments that go in circles, a growing distance in your relationship, or stress at home that never seems to ease up. Maybe you’ve tried to manage it all on your own, but the tension keeps coming back.
You want things to feel different: to communicate without it turning into a fight, to reconnect with your partner or family, or simply to feel more grounded and in control of your own life. Therapy is a space to slow down, be heard, and start making real changes.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on practical change. I draw from marriage and family therapy principles, meaning I look at both the individual and the relationships that shape your world. Together, we’ll identify unhelpful patterns, practice new ways of communicating, and create strategies that fit your life — not just theory.
In our first sessions, we’ll focus on your goals and what matters most to you. From there, we’ll build a plan tailored to your needs — whether that’s working through conflict in your marriage, navigating family stress, or learning new coping skills for anxiety.
Call or Email Michael D Hawkins now for a free 15 minute consultation - (980) 998-3691
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $100
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- MedCost
Michael D Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 998-3691
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 20663A Michael D Hawkins
- Attended Montreat College, Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology: MFT, Graduated 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Michael D Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 998-3691
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Michael D Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 998-3691
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
Michael D Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
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Location
Nearby Areas
Michael D Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Call for a free consultation now - (980) 998-3691