(he/him)
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Tucson, Arizona. I received my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Brigham Young University and have been practicing for 25 years. While my focus has been working with adolescents, I also have extensive experience with all ages of adults. I bring a conservative and compassionate approach to the therapy session. You and your time is valuable and I want to respect that. Clients consistently give me excellent ratings and see marked improvement in their lives.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then I will listen to your story. I will seek to understand your perspective. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions where I will introduce you to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), make goals, and work with you toward a brighter future. I want you to improve quickly in the fewest sessions possible.
Having worked with adolescents for over 25 years as a therapist as a sports coach and as a high school counselor, I've developed insight and a skill set to help (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
I love working with adolescents suffering from anxiety, depression, or addiction, among other issues. I find that I can help most patients in a relatively short time. I also counsel all adult ages for the same issues among others.
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Depression
Anger Management
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Man
White
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Arizona
Aetna
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat a wide range of problems with a large degree of success. My CBT treatments may involve breathing exercises and a focus on mindfulness. Patients are required to make goals and do some work outside of the session. A commitment to some homework is an expectation and required for success.
Christian Counseling
At clients request I am comfortable incorporating Christian principles, scriptures and faith in Christ as part of the treatment approach.
10 ratings with written reviews
April 6, 2026
What a relief to find a therapist I connect with on a level that keeps me so motivated to continue to heal. He empowers me to accept myself for who I am but doesn’t shy away from challenging topics or confronting unhealthy behaviors.
April 6, 2026
I highly recommend this counselor. He listens with care, provides practical guidance, and always offers encouragement that helps me move forward with confidence.
February 16, 2026
I'm very pleased on how my first appointment went with Michael and his patience with me etc. and am looking forward to working with him again.