- Client-centered approach
- Evidence-informed methods
- Values and insight
About Michael
Michael has helped people facing depression, anxiety, and personality symptoms across outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. He has also worked with adolescents and children in addition to adults, bringing experience with mood, trauma-related, substance, and disruptive behavior concerns. His background includes supporting people through grief, life transitions, career questions, and relationship struggles, including issues like jealousy, attachment, and codependency.
In sessions Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and existential perspectives. That means he helps people notice habits of thought, understand patterns that come from past relationships, and connect choices to personal values. He also emphasizes practical skills for stress, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
People can expect a straightforward, goal-oriented style that still leaves room for exploration. Michael often works on short-term strategies while also addressing deeper patterns that keep problems returning. He encourages self-care and clear next steps between meetings.
If someone wants to begin, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Michael aims to help people take small, steady steps toward clearer priorities and less overwhelming emotional ups and downs.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people describe what matters and identify goals, which can be useful for self-esteem and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. CBT often includes simple exercises between sessions to practice new skills and notice progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying practical exercises when needed and shifting to deeper pattern work if that better fits the concern.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people keep appointments when schedules shift, helps maintain continuity during life changes, and supports practicing skills in real time between meetings.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, mood disorders, relationship concerns, trauma-related issues, grief, and related topics such as jealousy, attachment, and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral, psychodynamic, and existential approaches to combine practical skills with deeper pattern work.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of clinical experience and has worked in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings with adults, adolescents, and children.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.