Rev. Abell is awesome. He listens to you and gives you input and insight on whatever topic we are on. Also, he sends massages throughout the week to check on you. Definitely recommend him.
Rev. Michael Abell, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Rev. is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Rev.. View 55 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
Recent reviews
Rev Abell is a great therapist, and is very helpful!
More about Rev.
- 11 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
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 11 to 17. Over the past 23 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.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Rev. Michael Abell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558975649.
- LPC · Pennsylvania · PC012631 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Rev. Michael Abell
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Rev. Abell is awesome. He listens to you and gives you input and insight on whatever topic we are on. Also, he sends massages throughout the week to check on you. Definitely recommend him.
Rev Abell is a great therapist, and is very helpful!
Great at helping
Rev. Abell demonstrates concern with his clients. He reaches out to me outside of scheduled time just to check in. I appreciate that.
Rev Abell has been helpful. He's always on time. I get messages from him almost daily. They aren't always "me" specific and sometimes carry a "sermon" type feel, but they are always focused and always have good information. He also has no problem responded if I have questions and they're always timely.
Fantatic Listener
Very passionate about what he does great listener really wants to help you and. Understand your pain
Very easy to talk to, often sends encouraging messages throughout the week.
Rev. Abell is a very good listener and communicator as well. His response time and follow up was excellent. I found him to go the extra mile.
Rev. Abel is someone I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
Michael is a wonderful therapist. As a Christian, I appreciate his faith-based approach. He is extremely empathetic and supportive. During my sessions, I feel seen, understood, and heard. Do not hesitate in choosing him as your therapist!
Rev. Abell has been awesome! He’s very great at supporting me and making me feel heard. He always gives great advice and guidance as well!
I was nervous about having a male therapist, but I am so thankful I chose Rev. Abell. He hears what I’m saying and treats me with respect and kindness. I dont feel as if any of my concerns are trivial. I feel safe talking about issues that most of the time I am to scared to bring up. He very frequently reiterates back to me the concerns I express and shows that he’s listening and understands what I am dealing with. Feeling safe around therapists is something I’ve struggled with but I dont worry about it with him. I highly recommend Rev. Abell.
Rev Abell is a gem as a therapist. He's professional, yet personable. He is knowledgeable and wise. His ability to approach sessions in and out of the spiritual context is great, and shows that he has the ability to work with diverse people
Very easy to talk to. Listens. Often has amusing responses or anecdotes which help to keep things on the level.
Rev. Abell is excellent at listening, and he accepts where the client is, in the moment.
Michael is very patient and kind. He is really good at listening and supporting. I always really appreciate the support he shows and his willingness to be available when he is needed.
Rev. Abell is very approachable and understanding. He’s a great part of my support system, gives great advice and is always willing to listen!
Rev. Abell is calm, compassionate and non-judgmental. He is understanding of my difficult schedule, and he makes me feel comfortable talking about things that I've been too ashamed to voice to anyone. Working with him, I feel like there just might be hope to actually make progress, because I feel comfortable addressing the hard stuff. Thank you for this flexible method to get the help we need!
Rev. Abell is great. He is such a good listener and understand everything I present to him
He’s awesome
Responses in a timely manner. Non judging and really listens to what you are saying.
Rev. Abell has been a Godsend for the relationship between my husband and I! He is punctual, practical and purposeful. He makes us think. He gives homework that is in keeping with what we are experiencing and he makes us smile every time…we need that.
He is A+
He's a great therapist, never makes you feel out of place or awkward. He's very friendly and kind. And I honestly feel he's dependable / there for his clients
Listens very well and provides sound advice
Rev. Abell is a fantastic listener!
Great Therapist with great advice.,
Rev. Abell is very down-to-earth, approachable and empathetic. He has a good mix of listening and offering helpful advice. He has an easy sense of humor, and makes you feel very comfortable discussing personal matters. I used him for marriage advice, and he was a wealth of help and knowledge.
Michael is a very kind, patient, and validating therapist. He does really well with relating back to experiences that I have. He is very supportive and helpful.
He is very patient and tentative. I always feel heard.
Michael was very supportive and offered a unique perspective on the issues I was struggling with. He truly cared about my own well-being and is very knowledgeable about spiritual topics!
It’s only been a couple of months with Rev. Abel, but I feel like he really understands what my goals are. He does not pressure me or push me or shame me into doing something that I am not ready to. He lets me make my own choices and offers a listening ear and gives feedback that is beneficial for me to learn from. I have found that having his third person perspective to be helpful when trying to work through a problem.
He is a very kind and caring person. He is an excellent listener and very validating. Doing therapy with him has exceeded my expectations, and I can certainly say that I am doing much better now than I was before. He has really helped me to improve my mental health and I really appreciate his perspectives. He does well working with anyone from any background!
I have to end my therapy sessions for now because of the cost, but Michael was so kind and thoughtful. I felt very comfortable talking to him . His down to earth nature put me at ease immediately. I feel very lucky to have been matched with him as a therapist and would not hesitate to reccomend him.
He always listens and makes me feel safe!
Michael is an easy going, relatable, and patient person. Coming into the service I went in not knowing exactly what I needed or wanted from this, only that I knew i needed it. Michael heard my story, and slowly worked through it with me and helped me idnetify my goals and objectives for our sessions. This is amazing compared to other therapists who might want you to come into the conversation knowing what you want out of it.
Rev. Abel is attentive and is listening to what I say. Highly recommend him as a therapist for anyone looking for someone to talk to.
Rev Abella has been attentive and flexible in this time of complexity
He is very respectful, supportive, and knowledgeable. He knows how to take an approach that works for the individual he is working with. He is more than willing to be flexible in his approach. Michael is very professional and focuses on what is helpful for the client. I have full faith in his abilities as a counselor!
Rev. Abell is an amazing guy, he gives great advice and listens to you when you talk, I appreciate him very much and always look forward to our next session!
Reverend Abell is wonderful. He is kind, patient, encouraging, and understanding but best of all he gives you tools to help yourself rather than feeding you the answers. I can't sing his praises loudly enough
Michael is a fantastic resource and I always feel lighter after talking with him. I highly recommend his services to others!
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try counseling and I was a bit skeptical about Betterhelp but after speaking with Rev. Abell I was able to feel comfortable about the situation and has given me a different view on counseling.
In the few sessions with Rev. Abell, he has maintained high professional standards and has made me feel validated. Initially, I was a bit nervous due to his title, but I was surprised by his open mindedness and his eagerness to help.
I have seen several different counselors over the past few years but Rev. Abell from BetterHelp is by far the best! He helps me to organize my jumbled thoughts during our counseling sessions and he doesn’t make me do all the talking. Previous counselors relied on me to do all the talking which I really dislike because I’m more of a quiet person. Rev. Abell asks me plenty of questions and helps to talk through the different options i could consider to move forward in different life scenarios. He also responds quickly to any communication I send and is easy to schedule a session with. I highly recommend Rev. Abell with BetterHelp!
I’ve only had 2 video sessions with him but he makes me feel listened and he’s a very kind person he truly listens to everything you have to say I recommend him 100%
Michael has been great throughout this process. Would definitely recommend him to anyone needing help!
Rev. Abel is so kind and genuine. Even when he doesn’t get situations at first he try’s to break them down for a better understanding instead of just agreeing like he already knows.
He listens to my problems and offers support. He responds in a timely manner which is helpful.
Just recently started with Rev. Abell. So far I have nothing but good things to say. He’s always sending little messages to check throughout the week, which can be very helpful during a bad day/time. Looking forward to working with Rev. Abell
I really appreciate how Rev. Abell makes me feel heard and that my experiences are valid. I don’t feel like I’m a bother and he’s been great about accommodating my needs. He’s responsive to my questions and provides thoughtful feedback to help me on my journey. I am very pleased with how my counseling is going both with Better Health and with Rev. Abell.
Rev Abell is very responsive to me as a client. He helps me work through what I need for my depression, anxiety, and addiction issues. I am pleased with our sessions.
Rev. Michael is extremely relatable and easy to talk to. As a fellow father and husband, he immediately empathizes with my situation and concerns, and provides relatable, realistic advice to explore and consider.
I have only had a few sessions with him, but he’s a good listener and was exactly what I was looking for. I believe I will be using his services for awhile.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rev. Michael Abell offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Rev. Michael Abell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Rev. Michael Abell speak?
Rev. Michael Abell speaks English.
How many years of experience does Rev. Michael Abell have?
Rev. Michael Abell has 11 years of experience.
Where is Rev. Michael Abell licensed to practice?
Rev. Michael Abell is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
Does Rev. Michael Abell accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Rev. Michael Abell does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Rev. Michael Abell offer?
Rev. Michael Abell offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Rev. Michael Abell?
Rev. Michael Abell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Rev. Michael Abell?
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