I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 41 years of clinical experience. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the clinician. The therapeutic process involves personal growth which can sometimes create confusion, or release emotion. I am careful to take the time to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with the client. This helps to work through challenges and road blocks without judgment. Empathy, compassion, and acceptance are the core values by which I approach clinical work, as these qualities are the keys to a successful client experience. I have experience working with mental health concerns such as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders, and Co-Occurring mental health and substance use disorders. I use a blend of clinical skills during the counseling process, not limited to but including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Motivational Interviewing.
Whether the client is facing recent challenges in life or has been experiencing long term difficulties, I am committed to working to achieve positive outcomes in an alliance where the individual is seen, heard, understood, and accepted.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems
MI LPC 6401002664
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I’ve really enjoyed my first few sessions with Mike. He’s knowledgeable, straight-to-the-point and listens well. I was thankful he shared some applicable advice and information right off the bat.
Written on Dec 01, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He is incredibly knowledgeable and offers tools and examples for a lot of different situations. He is very easy to talk to and he even uses my personal interest to help me understand different concepts.
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd