Michael is a dedicated psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience providing mental health therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and older adults. He offers individual, family, and couples counseling for issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder (OCD), behavioral problems, school difficulties, and life transitions. His approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, supportive, and empowering, with treatment plans designed to help clients discover their strengths, improve coping skills, and reach their full potential.

Michael specializes in working with clients ages 10 and older who are struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, OCD, and trauma‑related conditions. His work focuses on building self‑confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience, while teaching practical strategies for behavior change and stress management. He provides a safe, non‑judgmental space where children, teens, and adults can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

With a strong background in school‑based and community mental health, Michael has extensive experience helping children and adolescents manage emotional and behavioral challenges in outpatient and school settings. He understands how academic stress, family dynamics, social pressures, and developmental changes impact a young person’s mental health and day‑to‑day functioning. Michael frequently collaborates with parents, teachers, school counselors, and other providers to improve behavior at home and school, strengthen family communication, and support students’ academic and social‑emotional success.

In his school‑based roles as a Mental Health Therapist, School‑Based Clinician, and Case Manager, Michael has provided individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, and emotional support; completed CANS assessments and diagnostic formulations; facilitated psychoeducational workshops; and helped implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). He is experienced in behavior modification, classroom support, and helping students access the curriculum through verbal support, prompting, redirection, modeling, and close collaboration with special education and general education staff.

Earlier in his career, Michael worked as a Referral Specialist and Academic Counselor in college settings, supporting first‑generation and diverse students in navigating educational pathways, developing academic plans, and accessing tutoring, adult basic education, and college success resources. His work in community agencies and adolescent programs has further strengthened his skills in direct services, group work, case management, advocacy, and coordination of care for at‑risk youth and families.

How Michael works: In the first sessions, he will clarify your concerns, identify strengths, and set specific, realistic goals for therapy. He creates a structured, supportive environment where children, teens, and families feel heard, respected, and actively involved in the treatment process. Depending on your needs, Michael may integrate cognitive‑behavioral strategies, behavior modification, coping skills training, psychoeducation, and family communication work. He values collaboration with schools, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and other providers (with your consent) to ensure consistent support across settings. Michael believes psychotherapy is a journey of exploration that builds trust, insight, and transformation, and he feels it is a privilege to walk alongside clients as they make meaningful, life‑changing choices.