Hi, I’m Michael (he/him), and I believe therapy is, at its core, a relational process rooted in feeling genuinely heard, understood, and supported. My presence with clients is calm and curious, while also direct, and I work to create a space where people feel safe bringing their full selves into the room.
 

I believe that you are the expert in your own life. Rather than offering answers or advice, I endeavor to ask thoughtful, clarifying questions and to listen deeply, thereby creating space for your own insights to emerge. I aim to help clients examine patterns of behavior and beliefs with curiosity and care. I view therapy as a place to cultivate greater self-awareness, leading to a deeper sense of fulfillment, connection, and joy.
 

My background in acting and communications has shaped my sensitivity to nuance, emotion, and meaning, and I bring that attentiveness into the therapeutic relationship. I am currently a therapist-in-training, and I’m committed to creating an inclusive, nonjudgmental, and supportive therapeutic environment. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and identities who are seeking support, clarity, or meaningful change in their lives.

EDUCATION
Antioch University, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies