I'm a licensed therapist practicing in Florida and Michigan with extensive experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. My work focuses on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and addiction, while building greater self-esteem and emotional resilience.
I specialize in addressing isolation, loneliness, communication difficulties, attachment issues, and social anxiety. I also work with clients exploring life purpose, workplace concerns, guilt and shame, and men's issues. My approach honors each person's unique values and worldview, creating a space where you feel genuinely understood and respected.
I draw from evidence-based therapeutic practices to help you develop deeper self-compassion, strengthen your relationships, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace. Whether you're working through past trauma, managing mood challenges, or seeking greater clarity about your direction in life, I'm here to support your journey with authenticity and care.
Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and I'm honored to walk alongside you.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Communication problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
MI LMSW 6801093269
FL LCSW SW22052
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Michael is a great therapist. Timely, flexible, understanding, and generally very easy to talk to. Highly recommended.
Written on Aug 23, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and career difficulties
Working with Michael has been a genuinely positive experience. From our first session, he created an environment where I felt comfortable opening up without feeling judged or rushed. He listens with compassion, asks thoughtful questions, and has helped me look at situations from perspectives I hadn’t considered before.
He’s been supportive while also encouraging me to do the work needed to grow, which is exactly what I was looking for in therapy. I’ve left our sessions feeling heard, understood, and more equipped to handle the challenges I’m facing.
If you’re looking for a therapist who is kind, professional, and truly invested in helping you make progress, I would absolutely recommend Michael.
Written on Jul 28, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Michael is so willing to find every way to help me progress in all the challenges I have. He makes you feel so supported and heard while navigating and giving the right tools to help manage. Very thankful for his time and expertise to help me get better each day.
Written on Jul 27, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very professional, easy to talk to, and since I started going to his sessions everyone noticed a change in my mental health. I highly recommend him to anyone and I often do during everyday conversations.
Written on Jun 08, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Great therapist!
Written on Apr 11, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Amazing therapist
Written on Mar 11, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes