Chris Michaels
Psychologist, PhD (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (458) 203-1576
My goal is for my clients to describe me as fully present, warm, trustworthy, and welcoming of their entire selves. It is important for me to bring authenticity, compassion, and directness to my therapy relationships. I will work with you to develop a holistic understanding of yourself, your identities, your relationships, and your daily contexts to best understand and resolve the concerns you bring to therapy. I strive to provide safe and affirming therapy to individuals from all backgrounds and encourage dialogue on identity in therapy.
I enjoy working with a range of concerns, and I employ a range of therapeutic modalities so that I may tailor the therapy experience to each person. I have extensive experience with depression and anxiety, trauma and complex trauma, interpersonal/relational concerns, and issues specific to those with LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized identities.
The importance of having a good fit with your therapist cannot be overstated. I hope the information I have provided here assists you in deciding whether to reach out to me. I look forward to the opportunity to talk with you about whether I might be the right therapist for you at this time. Please feel welcome to get in touch to schedule a free consultation!
Call or Email Chris Michaels now for a free 15 minute consultation - (458) 203-1576
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- PacificSource
- Out of Network
Chris Michaels
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (458) 203-1576
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / 3185 Chris Michaels
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended New Mexico State University, PhD, Graduated 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Chris Michaels
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (458) 203-1576
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Complex, Developmental Trauma
- Coping Skills
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- WPATH Letters
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Chris Michaels
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (458) 203-1576