About Me
I am an American-trained Licensed Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful, lasting change. I earned my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas, a CACREP-accredited program, giving me a rigorous, evidence-based foundation in clinical practice. I previously held active licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and California, which are now inactive. I am in the process of reactivating my Texas Licensed Professional Counselor license and applying for licensure in Oregon, USA.
Although I am an Accredited Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I am not a UK-trained counselor. My clinical approach is distinctly American, structured, evidence-based, and results-oriented. I focus on helping clients understand themselves, develop practical tools, and apply strategies to build confidence, self-worth, and healthier relationships.
My approach is integrative and flexible. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment and Inner Child work, Narrative and Jungian concepts, Transgenerational therapy, and trauma-informed care. Each client’s plan is tailored to their goals, background, and needs.
I specialize in trauma and abuse recovery, depression, grief and loss, ADHD and neurodiversity, relationship and family challenges, self-worth and identity issues, major life transitions, and LGBTQ clients and alternative relationship structures. I do not work with borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, addiction, anger management, or anxiety. Clients often describe me as direct, compassionate, and structured, helping them gain both understanding and practical progress.
Clinical Fit:
Before we begin, I like to review the basics of your case and goals. This may include one or two initial sessions to ensure I am the right clinical fit for your needs and can responsibly support your therapy journey. This approach aligns with ethical guidelines in both the United States (American Counseling Association Code of Ethics) and the United Kingdom (BACP Ethical Framework), which recommend that therapists assess client needs, scope of practice, and suitability before entering into a therapeutic relationship. If I believe another therapist, specialist, or service would better meet your needs, I will discuss appropriate referrals.
Teletherapy:
I provide therapy exclusively online through video, and occasionally by phone once a therapeutic relationship is established. I do not provide therapy via messaging, as real-time interaction is essential for effective, collaborative work. I ask all new clients to begin with video sessions so we can build connection, clarity, and focus from the start.
If you are looking for an experienced American psychotherapist who combines structure, empathy, and practical methods to help you create lasting change, I would be honored to work with you.
Reminder:
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Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
LGBTQ+Trauma, AbuseGriefDepressionADHD
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #388146
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michael Codori, M.Ed., M.S.c, LPC, MBACP (Accred). We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Michael is very understanding and considerate. Before subscribing I had doubts about therapy, but after being with him for a while now, I'm glad i did.
Written on May 18, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Great therapist, has really helped me during a difficult time, very understanding
Written on Mar 09, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
A very considerate, experienced therapist, who listens and understands.
Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 6 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
I honestly can’t recommend Michael highly enough. He is an exceptional therapist who combines a firm, honest approach with genuine care for your wellbeing. What really sets him apart is how down-to-earth and real he is — he builds a strong rapport with you and creates a space where you feel completely comfortable being yourself.
Michael isn’t a “yes-man.” If you’ve made mistakes or need to hear something difficult, he will tell you — clearly, constructively, and always with your best interests at heart. That level of honesty has been incredibly valuable for my growth.
He is extremely attentive, truly listens, and allows you to speak your mind freely without judgment. You feel heard, supported, and challenged in exactly the right balance. Every session feels purposeful and meaningful.
I’m genuinely very happy with Michael as my therapist, and I’m extremely grateful for the impact he’s had on me. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a therapist who is authentic, insightful, and deeply committed to helping their clients improve their lives.
Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Since I starten my sessions I feel better, less anxiety and better understanding about myself
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Yearly review, have to admit Michael is one of the most professional therapists there is out there, it's a delight to work with him.
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, and adhd
Michael has helped me to find my way through some challenging and anxious times. I’m forever grateful.
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Kind and great in what he does
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Michael is the best therapist anyone could hope for. Endlessly patient and understanding, but knows exactly where and when to challenge me. He is highly professional but also uses humor to very good effect. He is both skilled and experienced. Easy recommendation for anyone serious about getting good therapy.
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Great Therapist, highly recommend!
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month
Michael is a great therapist, listens exceptionally well, and always has my best interest at heart.
Written on Jul 25, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Pushes me to reflect and really supports me to reach powerful insights. Great to navigate the world of adhd, relationships and LGBTQIA+
Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd
I have been with michael for over a year now and i have made immense progress with his help.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Professional, empathetic, honest and extremely knowledgeable.
Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning adhd
Michael has been absolutely brilliant - at all times compassionate, insightful and supportive. My experience has been fantastic and I'm so thankful to Michael for everything he is helping me with.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Very happy with Michael
Written on Mar 03, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
So far, he has been a very good amount of help to me, he understands my pain and knows how to address it in a way that is respectful to my journey as well as his methods as a therapist. I am unlocking new hidden emotions about my mental health journey and I owe that to the help he has provided.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Michael has done exceptionally well in being a listening and supportive therapist. Through conversation, he has the unique ability to invoke thought, get you and maintain you at a calm space. He has the great ability to read the room to possibly hear what hasn’t been said. He a great therapist.
Written on Dec 17, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Michael has been fantastic throughout this process. Really good mix of allowing me to find solutions myself and steering me in the right direction. My MH is far far better now than when I started with Michael. I have full confidence in him.
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem
Michael is an extremely professional individual, he's not just there to listen, but to also understand, and explain, I've worked with him for a short while now and each time it's just surprising how well my experience goes, despite the difficulties of online therapy, he makes it work, I'm looking forward to working with him more.
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Michael is straight forward. He gave me a great feeling of being understood from the beginning. Sometimes his questions are not very comfortable but necessary. Then these questions start chains of thoughts I could not think of before and help me to cope with situations. I appreciate the work we are doing together very much. 10/10
Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Being a guiding voice with LGBT related issues as well as trauma when I hadn’t had someone to confide in has been incredibly helpful. I have a direction to move towards instead of feeling lost and have been taking back my power over my mental illness and trauma. I thank better help and my provider endlessly.
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Michael has been great for me. My weekly sessions are vital for me.
He has and is helping me through an incredibly difficult time in my life.
Thank you Michael
Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michael is very attentive and helpful. He takes the time to understand thoroughly the issues I come to the session with, but also knows well when I'm getting stuck in a loop and need a bit of a nudge. I would wholeheartedly recommend working with him.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I really loved Michael's approach when first getting to know eachother. He made me feel safe, heard and reassurance. I am starting to know my self more and Micheal has given me the tools to do look at things more positively.
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Listens, explores and works at depth. Restored my faith in therapy.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I like the sessions a lot.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 4 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Michael is a great therapist and he helped me in going through all my problems and overcome them in the future.I am very satisfied and definitely I will be working with him in the future.Thank you Michael for your support.I definitely recommend.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and anger management
Very supportive
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Absolutely fantastic, direct and massively helpful. Everything I hoped therapy would be. I learn something about myself and about how to improve each session. Michael listens and has wonderful insights.
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Michael is a great therapist who has made me feel seen without any judgement. He takes the time to understand not only what I’m saying, but also how I’m saying it - paying careful attention to my expression, tone and body language so that he can dig deeper and challenge me further in a respectful and productive way. I greatly appreciate his layered insight.
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Michael is a fantastic, insightful, friendly, and empathetic counselor. I am thankful for his advice and help.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 9 months on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Upfront and direct psychotherapist which I thoroughly enjoy. Really appreciate him in the sessions we have had as he knows when to be humourous and when to be serious.
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
transparent, honest, willing to listen, supportive
Written on Jan 07, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and lgbt
Excellent therapist
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Michael has been great. Always going the extra mile to help out. Really recommend him
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Michael is very empathetic but also direct which is helpful for me as he will tell me the truth and help me to uncover what my problems are in very open way. Michael is so knowledgeable and a great listener. I would recommend his service to others.
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Very scientific approach to have helped me understand my problem and helped me systemically fix it.
Written on Sep 11, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Michael is professional but friendly, supportive yet focused
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Very good
Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
Michael is an incredible therapist. He is patient and attentive and really goes the extra mile to help.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning adhd
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