As a licensed therapist in Washington with over three decades of professional experience, I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating complex life transitions. I offer a client centered, compassionate and affirming approach across diverse backgrounds. I’m psychodynamically-oriented, rather than cognitive behaviorally oriented. If you aren't familiar with these terms, please Google them. If you work with me, we'll be exploring what's happening under the hood, meaning we'll be talking about feelings and defenses you may not be fully conscious of, along with the unfinished business from your past and how it affects your life in the present.
I have extensive expertise in addressing the effects of isolation, helping clients with relationship and intimacy issues, navigating the grief process, midlife transitions, focus and memory issues, ethnic minority issues, sexual/gender issues (GLBTQ+) and the perfect storms/existential crises accruing to our moment. My approach to therapy is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their authentic selves as they work through conflicts and challenging emotions. Along the way, we'll be identifying strategies through which, hopefully, you will feel more centered and more whole.
It's a process, however, not a destination point. You're not a widget. You're not a product. You're not a version. Therapy with me not like going to a Chinese restaurant where you can order-up the best version of yourself while rejecting all the other versions through rational thinking, ego and volition. While a fragile peace can sometimes be achieved through a hyper-rationalistic cognitively-based approach, I approach things very differently. By way of contrast, my approach is deeply respectful of all the various versions, along with the full-range of a client's experiences, feelings and emotions.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Cancer, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexuality, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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Michael has been extremely helpful to me and my family and has helped us through some really dark times. I can always count on him to offer perspective and insight I might not have considered. His help has been invaluable.
Written on Jan 11, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Michael is amazing! He meets me where I'm at, remains engaged in a dynamic conversation, and offers breadcrumbs that lead me towards more positive & accurate thinking!
Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michael helped immensely with some questions I had about how to move forward in repairing a relationship with my adult child. He did not tell me what to do, but we worked together to help me consider my actions. He helped me find a path forward. I found his easy-going style great. He emphasized how much she cared about the match.
Written on Dec 23, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
As someone for whom English is not the first language, I was worried about being fully understood in therapy. But Michael has always made sure I feel comfortable and understood, even when language is a challenge. Michael has been incredibly supportive and attentive, and I’m grateful for his patience and care.
Written on Aug 24, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem