Teletherapy for 10010

You are bright, but you often don't know what you want out of life. You find yourself sad, lonely, sometimes rageful, and often without love. You are not alone. I understand the desire for control, and to 'know what to do.' I understand the fear that nothing will change. But you can change, as many have, and I can help.

Clients that work best with me include people who are overweight or obese and want to lose weight or are before or after bariatric surgery, people who are (neuro)diverse in need of executive functioning coaching or navigating the (neuro)typical world, couples who have relationship difficulties and need help solving relationship problems and getting through a tough phase of their lives.

Mike recognizes that reaching out for support can be uncomfortable, and he aims to provide a warm environment in which clients feel empowered to share their past and present experiences. Through empathic listening, Mike helps clients recognize behaviors and patterns that inhibit their growth and collaborate on actions that move them towards healing and healthy functioning. Mike’s work is collaborative and solution-focused to help each individual navigate any blocks to personal growth.

Whether you are seeking relief for a specific issue, symptom or problem or feeling a longing to improve the quality and meaning of your life and develop your potential, therapy is a path seriously worth exploring. Moreover, our symptoms, depressions, anxieties and fears, our addictions and old habit patterns create a wall in front of us as we strive to move forward. Left solely to our own devices change can evoke high anxiety and include a resurgence of old negative or depressive messages and "what-if?" thinking. We may doubt ourselves,our capacities in learning, work ,communication or love, even play.

Being vulnerable, feeling safe, laughing, and pushing past the distress are just a few of the moments that are shared in the therapeutic relationship journey. I often work with individuals, children, families and couples who feel lost and hopeless after experiencing trauma or feeling stuck by perpetuating issues. At times, experiences that we go through may also lead to anxiety, depression, and feeling lost for how to move forward. I work with individuals to help identify ways to have these "rocks" removed and develop plans that could be accessed outside of our therapy sessions.

We can get to points in our lives when we feel disconnected and stuck. Embarking on the journey of therapy can help you to break free of your patterns. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and low self esteem. People come to me when they are going through a transition or ready to make a change. Through a holistic approach in psychotherapy we can work together creatively to help you make a change or gain understanding.

There are things that you have to deal with that are too difficult to take on by yourself. Unfortunately, it is not always clear which direction to take- you need someone to bounce ideas off of, someone who is objective and has the experience to help you find your way. I believe that you have the tools you need to make the changes that you need to make. My role as therapist is to help you find those tools within yourself and to learn trust yourself enough to use them.