Dr. Michael Black, CO Psychologist PSY.0001906

Dr. Michael Black is a Colorado licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life transitions. He also helps with parenting concerns, grief, career questions, and intimacy-related issues.

His approach is straightforward and respectful. He listens first and tailors conversation and plans to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. The goal is to help people feel more capable and in control of everyday problems.

Dr. Black blends several well-known approaches to match what each person needs. He draws on attachment work to look at how past bonds shape current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. Emotionally-Focused methods are used when stronger emotional connection and healing are priorities.

Over two decades he has supported people through divorce and separation, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, infidelity, and commitment concerns. He also addresses codependency, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and recovery from impulsive decisions. His background includes work with family of origin issues and communication problems.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Dr. Black aims to create a calm, practical space where people can chart a path forward. To begin, you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Dr. Black often uses Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional responses. This approach helps when trust, closeness, or repeated patterns in relationships are causing distress. He also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. CBT tends to be practical and skill-oriented, which many people find useful for everyday problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He will work collaboratively to choose methods that match your goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as priorities shift and progress is made.

Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as reducing travel time or allowing appointments during work breaks. It can also let people check in more often with shorter visits when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment-focused or CBT techniques to an online setting so the work still focuses on emotions, patterns, and practical skills.