Are you needing more focus and overall life success? Are you struggling with bad relationships or bad habits (gambling, pornography, drugs, alcohol)? I teach a three-step process for developing a new life plan which will help you get "unstuck". Working with me is about focusing on strengths and goals and discovering your core strengths. My office is a safe place to dream, question, and grow. The reward IS worth the risk. One of my favorite vision quotes: "Vision is greater than baggage."
I specialize in making relationships, attitudes and habits focus like a laser beam on the life goal you're seeking. I'm trained by the California Office of Problem Gambling to serve clients and families of clients with gambling addiction. (Funding for treatment to be available by mid-summer 2010)
Use my online scheduling service or my 24/7 answering service to schedule your appointment. Zari, my certified therapy dog, is with me most of the time. She provides one more reason working with me is a safe place to create the outcomes you want. Email me for personal introductory video.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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License Info
LMFT California, MFT33698
Education
Master of Science, Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University, Riverside, California
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
San Francisco State University, San Francisco
Bio
Michael is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and leadership/life coach in the San Bernardino mountains (Southern California), where he lives with his amazing wife, Becky and loyal therapy dog, Zari.
He is a trainer/consultant in ‘Wraparound’, a model for providing need-based mental health services to children and families, as well as the founder of San Bernardino County’s “Intensive Family Preservation” program. He also provides workshop trainings/consultations in areas including life mission development and teambuilding.
His private practice has focused on adolescents, families, adults, and leadership coaching for the past 25 years. Currently, he is working primarily through Zoom sessions but also does in-person sessions with therapy dog Luke.
Memberships
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Recommendations
Payments Accepted
Only accepting cash pay clients at present.
Hours
M-W 4pm-9pm, (hours vary)
Cost/Session
$100/session; $125 for couple/family
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Addiction
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Adolescents
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Anger Management
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Anxiety and Panic
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Body Image Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Chronic Illness
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Couples
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Depression
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Divorce
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Domestic Violence
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Eating Disorders
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Educational Therapy
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Grief and Loss
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Group Therapy
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Life Transitions
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Loneliness
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Marriage Counseling
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Online / Teletherapy
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Relationship Issues
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Religious Counseling
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Stress Management
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Trauma and PTSD
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Work and Career Issues
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