I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 6 years of experience as a therapist and a total of 12 years experience in the community mental healthcare setting. My primary focus has been treating children, youth, and young adults with emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related issues that include PTSD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. I also have experience working with adults and youth with chronic mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
My clinical approach is comprised primarily of CBT and TF-CBT, but I also incorporate various aspects of other clinical modalities including DBT, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment-Based interventions. I enjoy working with individuals of diverse cultures and backgrounds. I strive to provide a relaxed and supportive environment where individuals feel safe to discuss their feelings and concerns without fear of judgement regardless of their race/ethnicity, cultural background, religious/spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Body Image, Communication Problems, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AL LICSW 5201C
NJ LCSW 44SC06186500
MS LCSW C8834
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Just being able to talk through something’s with someone is a huge help and him asking questions and helping get calm down my mind
Written on Jan 05, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Michael is a very good listener and gives very helpful feedback. His suggestions for new things to try and what to discuss next are also very helpful.
I enjoy my sessions a lot and am benefitting from it for sure!
Written on Jan 05, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Michael has been great to work with!
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
So far my sessions have been really well. I have applied some of the things I have learned during my time with Mr. Schwan's. I have already recommended several friends to Mr. Schwan and Betterhelp.
Written on Dec 24, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Michael has been attentive and understanding to my needs and time restraints. He's kind and welcoming.
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and adhd