I am licensed in Utah with 4 years of professional clinical work experience in . I am a US Army Veteran with experience providing counseling to Soldiers and their families. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. Additionally, I have worked with victims of family violence. I am also a Global Career Development Facilitator and can provide career advice and resume assistance. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to help you in that process.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Mike has been helping me through a tough time. Have a sense he’s an honest and kind person.
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
When it comes to therapy you know you have some work to do. With Michael you feel supported in being vulnerable in taking the steps towards heeling.
Written on Jul 03, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
My interactions with him have been very helpful and pleasant.
Written on Jul 02, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Knowledgeable respectful kind
Written on Apr 11, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Great listener
Written on Mar 29, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michael is great. Easy to talk to. I feel he listens to me and gives good feed back
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
I believe Michael listens to what I am trying to improve about myself.
Written on Mar 19, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Michael is a fantastic therapist. I'm thankful to have been matched up with him for my sessions. I highly recommend him!!!
Written on Mar 15, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michael is great and really takes the time to understand the things you say even the things you don’t say. He can read between the lines and makes you feel heard, which is huge.
Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Michael does a fantastic job of listening and asking the right questions to not only better understand but to get to the root of a problem. He is genuine and personable. I was in fear of starting this journey, my first go at better help was not beneficial but they hit the nail on the head with Michael. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Michael has been great this far. He is very personable and easy to talk to.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He is a great listener and asks introspective questions that seem to give him the insight he needs to make me feel really understood. I look forward to getting some advice based on his expertise moving forward.
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Really great guy and super easy to talk to
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I want to meet more with him to analyze
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Great listener, very easy to talk to
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
He's supportive, understanding, and very personable, never thought therapy would be something I need but he opened my mind to where everyone has problems just alot of people don't understand were all the same. He doesn't treat me like just a patient he treats me like a human being and I respect him for that.
Written on May 19, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Truly amazing thereapist. Solid and understanding and knows his stuff and listens. He correctly identifies the problems and offers very wise counsel that works. A+
Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Michael is respectful and his questions helps me identify why I feel how I feel.
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
He’s amazing!
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Michael is helpful and relatable. Listens to me and does a get job circling back to my concerns.
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I cannot recommend Michael Cooksie enough for anyone seeking a supportive and understanding therapist. From our first session, Michael exhibited genuine patience and a non-judgmental approach, creating a safe and welcoming space for open communication. He possesses a remarkable ability to listen intently and ensures that you recognize the immense value you hold within yourself.
What struck me most about working with Michael was his adept skill in aiding me through moments of anxiety. His thoughtful guidance, coupled with strategic advice, provided a source of tranquility in turbulent times, assuring me that my feelings were valid and that I was not navigating through them alone.
In every interaction, he affirmed my experiences and facilitated conversations that were both insightful and uplifting. His empathetic nature and supportive feedback consistently helped me in building confidence and resilience. Michael doesn’t merely listen – he hears you, understands you, and walks with you on your journey toward mental wellness.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, but with Michael, you'll discover a professional who genuinely cares, values your story, and aids you in understanding and exploring your emotional landscape with kindness and expertise.
I wholeheartedly recommend Michael Cooksie to anyone seeking a therapist who will stand by them with empathy, skill, and genuine care.
Written on Oct 01, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
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