We enjoy working with adults, adolescents and couples.

Michael and his team uses a non-judgmental, caring, and often uplifting approach that includes mindfulness and an appreciation and respect for diverse clientele, ethnicity, spiritual/religious, orientation and identity issues.

Michael is available for consultation regarding family members with severe and persistent mental illness. He has worked with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, and other challenging conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.

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I have four associates working with me in my group practice: Beverly Martinez, bilingual therapist, AMFT 122400; Gabrielle Sheets, ASW 123672; and Ashley Sciolini AMFT 116734

I want to propose that we embark on a journey together where my goal is to provide you with a safe place of healing and empowerment. In a collective approach we will navigate through life’s challenges and initiate your own path to wellness and growth.

Unsurprisingly, the pandemic has triggered a wave of mental health issues. Whether it’s managing anxiety, depression, social isolation, or just general stress from COVID-19. Navigating and handling life stressors can be difficult. However, it can be easier if you have support. I invite you to allow me to guide and enable you to improve your emotional wellbeing.

As a Hispanic female, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and a therapist, I hope to support individuals overcome cultural stigma of mental health in and outside of the Hispanic community. In my training I have worked with all types of mental illnesses and with all ethnic groups and age groups from newborn to older adults. I have a non-judgmental approach where I see every individual as a valued human who deserves to be heard and deserves to enjoy their life.

I utilize diverse treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and structural and strategic family models. I have experience in helping individuals, couples, families, and children work through their difficulties. I have worked with marital and family issues, sibling relational problems, at-risk youth, depression, anxiety, blended families, divorce, anger management, LGBTQ, and family reunification. I trust that the right individuals show up at the right time, and I’m here for you.

I can help people who are overwhelmed by their symptoms and who seek support to navigate these challenges. I can provide understanding and support, and help to find ways to manage emotions, develop coping strategies, and become more empowered. Typical goals are reduce symptom impact, build resilience, improve self esteem, and achieve balance. I hope you are ready for a therapeutic journey of positive change and personal growth.

I specialize in TF-CBT and CBT. These methods address anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, and low self-esteem. I provide a safe space to explore feelings and behaviors. TF-CBT aids trauma processing and coping, while CBT challenges negative thoughts, builds resilience, and boosts self-esteem. My goal is to empower clients for lasting change and well-being.

I am dedicated to compassionate, culturally competent care for diverse populations. Using a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, I support healing and recovery, ensuring people feel heard and respected. I’m passionate about social justice and lifelong learning. I blend evidence-based practices with cultural insights to empower clients.