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Michael Demoratz, LCSW

Grief Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients coping with grief, loss, depression, & compassion fatigue. I am considered and recognized as a subject matter expert in end-of-life care and have published extensively. I have a series of free videos available on YouTu.be @Dying101

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Professional experience

40 yrs in practice
Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Men's issues

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

CA LCSW 13283

Reviews

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Michael Demoratz has changed my life.I have been feeling like I can take on anything this coming year.I shed alot if fears and trepidation that I carried for decades. Michael has helped me to overcome all of this.

Written on Jan 03, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd

Great therapist

Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 years on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Michael has been the biggest sign of relief outside of my supportive and loving friends and family. He came in at the right time to hear me out in regards to the experiences and feelings I was dealing in regards to my toxic work environment. He listens with no judgement and waits for the right moment, the right moment when I feel okay to breathe. I appreciate human beings that make it okay to feel safe. Thank you Michael.

Written on Dec 10, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Thoughtful, speaks from personal experience, asks questions, curious listener

Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Micheal is one of the best Therapists I’ve had in 15 yrs. And I have rotated thru a quite a few.
Very gifted. And probably put on the Earth for that reason. Those are my thoughts

Written on Sep 04, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

Very knowledgeable therapist that is easy to talk to. He offers great input and helps me view my concerns in a different light.

Written on Mar 08, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and adhd