I am an independently licensed social worker and have provided therapy services and family interventions for more than 5 years. I have experience with adults who have been diagnosed with chronic medical health concerns as well as mental health concerns. Those include chronic kidney disease, depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, and PTSD.
Along with being a social worker, I also am an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church, a certified Reiki Master Teacher, and holistic health and wellness practitioner. My focus in sessions is to listen, hear, provide feedback, and help my clients build road maps for success to their individual goals. No person is identical and obstacles are identical; therefore, I truly believe in tailoring my clients' services to their individual needs.
Past clients have remarked to me and others I have worked alongside about how I genuinely expressed my compassion for their overall welfare. I focus on the entire person from a holistic perspective, which means I do not just focus on the mental or emotional aspect of a person's dilemma, but also include their social, cultural, religious/spiritual, and intrapersonal relationship to bring clients back to a state of balance.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
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I love mike!! He has helped me with my whole outlook on life and prospective of myself and others.
Written on Oct 12, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Michael is very good at what he does. He's insightful and in-tune to my unique needs.
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 4 weeks
I was skeptical of therapy before I began my sessions with Mike, but my time with him has really opened my eyes. He has been a fantastic listener and has done very good at leveling with me on my terms. He has provided great insights and is very understanding. I think he does a great job at creating a space where sharing is comfortable and encouraged. Most importantly to me, he understands my goals and works with me to achieve them on my terms. On top of all this, he is a very friendly person with a wonderful attitude. I'm glad to be working with him.
Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties