Michael Farley, LCSW

North Carolina · 13 years in practice

Michael Farley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C009427 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1760513469 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Farley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He communicates plainly and focuses on practical steps that can reduce daily strain and improve confidence. Michael works with people from North Carolina and offers sessions in English.

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. Conversations are shaped around each person's needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Background and approach

Michael aims to help people build skills for managing panic, worry, loneliness, and mood shifts. Sessions often focus on improving communication, sorting through guilt or shame, and finding clearer direction in midlife or during big transitions. He also supports those feeling isolated, dealing with caregiving stress, or wrestling with issues around sexuality and self-love.

Michael encourages small, achievable steps that lead to noticeable change. With 13 years of experience, he draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work without promising specific outcomes. Clients can expect a collaborative tone where the therapist listens first and suggests tools next.

Michael frames therapy as a partnership aimed at practical problem-solving and emotional relief. He tailors the pace and methods to match each person’s comfort and needs. That might mean focused conversations about coping skills, practicing new ways to communicate, or addressing patterns that keep someone stuck.

The goal is clearer thinking and more manageable days.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes developing coping skills for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step strategies to reduce intense symptoms and manage triggers. Another thread of the work centers on improving communication - practicing clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair misunderstandings in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose which techniques match their goals and preferences. That collaboration means trying things, checking how they work, and shifting course when needed so the plan fits day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a routine. Video is useful for full conversations and reading nonverbal cues, phone works well when internet is limited, chat can be a shorter check-in between appointments, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection and reminders. These options aim to make it simpler to get consistent support while balancing work, family, or caregiving duties.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Michael commonly address

He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, loneliness, panic attacks, and life purpose questions.

What is his therapy style like

His approach is straightforward and compassionate. Sessions emphasize listening, practical tools, and steps you can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have

Michael has 13 years of professional experience helping people with mood, relationship, and stress-related concerns.

Where is he licensed and based

He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and provides services to people in that state.

Which languages are used in sessions

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled

Cost varies with location and scheduling factors. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together

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