Michael Pretz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Anchorage, AK 99507
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Michael Pretz grew up in Friday Harbor, WA playing Wolverine Football and Wrestling. He worked for the state of Alaska for 7 years working in Anchorage. In therapy, Michael's goal is to help and support people through an individualized growth and healing process. Michael is a client-centered therapist with an existential philosophy. Michael believes an empathetic, judgement free space is essential to any therapeutic process. Michael is an evidence-based clinician and diagnostician that is healing-focused.
Michael is educated, trained, and has the clinical experience in addressing a wide variety of mental health disorders and my focuses on being a skillful listener to help clients explore different perspectives, philosophies, and/or ways of being to facilitate the healing process.
Please email Michael to schedule a 15 -minute discovery appointment so that you can see if he is a good fit.
Call or Email Michael Pretz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (877) 812-2474
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Michael Pretz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (877) 812-2474
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Alaska / 178744 Michael Pretz
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended Portland State University , MS in Counseling Education, Graduated 2014
- License: Washington State Department of Health LH 61436983 / 2023
- Certificate from Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) 00119444 / 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michael Pretz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (877) 812-2474
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Existential issues e.g. finding meaning or purpose
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Michael Pretz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (877) 812-2474
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
Michael Pretz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (877) 812-2474
Location
Additional Location
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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Counties
Neighborhoods
Michael Pretz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (877) 812-2474