Michael Skoda is the CEO and Founder of The Dreaming Tree OHIO LLC, where he helps individuals from all walks of life rebuild their roots and foundations to experience success in their lives. Michael is a relational therapist, and he practices as a trusted guide both providing practical solutions and walking with you in your journey of self-improvement every step of the way. His mindful presence encourages connection and growth. He is committed to holding space for you to work out your concerns and practices from a trauma-informed perspective. He has specific mastery of couples/marital issues, Traumas including complex trauma, ADHD issues, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.
Michael prepares each new client for success by completing an evaluation of your concerns, taking time to understand your unique needs and this also serves to set the stage for treatment planning so that you can get the most out of your therapy experience.
Michael's greatest strengths include his ability to be relatable, professional, and knowledgeable. He meets folks where they are at, and offers the wisdom of a trusted guide to help his clients refocus and thrive.
I work best with clients who are motivated and exhibit willingness to work on themselves and their goals. I am an expert guide with working with couples, marriage, addiction, and parenting/family therapy issues, trauma, ADHD and OCD. I look forward to connecting with you and helping you accomplish your dreams!
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Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Utilize this approach for working with couples and doing family therapy.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Use this approach in working with individuals especially for OCD and Anxiety issues.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
I utilize this approach in working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and OCD Sub-Types.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 28, 2026
Very conversational and willing to listen.
April 28, 2026
Very open and understanding, great help in terms of understanding my thoughts and concerns!
January 14, 2026
I'm sorry, but not the kind of provider I was looking for I felt like he was not very knowledgeable and it kind of paused and stammered a lot