“I've struggled most of my life with anxiety and depression, but there are several fears and phobias interlaced with the anxiety. One of the phobias that has made my life harder is my extreme fear of needles. I've managed it well enough to get through procedures in the past, but it was time to address the phobia so that I could get through a blood draw and future procedures.

One of my therapist friends recommended that I go see Michael. I was hesitant, as I hadn't ever been to therapy before, but he made it comfortable right away. Michael has a very kind and gentle personality, and he didn't make me feel "different" for struggling with something as small as needles. He shared with me that he has had to work through some of his own fears and how he managed those things himself.

What I most like about Michael is his encouraging nature. He often told me that I was awesome, incredible, doing great, and really brave. I didn't know how much I needed to hear those words, and I often disagreed with him, but he kept repeating them.

We worked through different methods of treatment until we found what clicked best with me. Michael is trained in EMDR, so we did that for a time. Ultimately, with Michael's suggestion, we landed on exposure therapy, and he walked me through every step of it until I was able to go through with scheduling and getting a blood draw. 

I can't say enough good things about Michael. He would be a great fit for all ages, and he will not judge you for anything that you're going through. I'm grateful that I met him, and I can truly say that I'm a better version of myself after going through several sessions of therapy with him.” 

— Former Client