Licensed to practice in California and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Mood Disorders and 9 more.
(he/him)
Hello! I'm Michael and if you are reading this, you are likely considering therapy as an avenue to make a change in your life. This is the first step in building the life you deserve. Are you overwhelmed by your emotions? Stuck in your past? Worried about the future? Do you just feel...blah...like you can't quite put your finger on what's wrong? You are in the right place! These are questions I can help you answer. I help men and women improve emotional skills, reduce symptoms, and develop coping skills to deal with life's challenges. Together, we will create a plan that works for you. This is your life and only you know the answer. You just need a little help uncovering it. Change is scary and uncomfortable, but if you can choose to show up anyway, amazing things can happen. I realize coming to therapy can be tough and so I like to make your experience with me as safe and comfortable as possible. I hope to hear from you soon.
The first session is a little different than the follow up sessions. The first session starts with introductions and then I review the administrative side of things (confidentiality, where you are doing therapy from, financial responsibilities). Then I will tell you a bit more about myself and my approach. After that, I turn it over to you and ask you what brings you into therapy and what you are hoping to get out of our sessions. I will review your intake form with you and clarify any questions that I have about your information.
There is no one way to do therapy with every client. Each person is different and I will treat you as a unique individual with their unique struggles. I utilize a solution-focused, strength-based approach to encourage my clients and come up with a way to manage their struggles. I look for patterns in your life so we can develop a plan for both the presenting issue as well as other challenges you may encounter.
I have an interactive and conversational approach to therapy. Let's talk and see what's going on, then we can come up with a plan to get you to where you want to be. I also like to incorporate humor into our sessions. Therapy doesn't always have to be deep and serious, sometimes it can be light and contain laughter. My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, divorce-related challenges, and grief. I am NOT working with couples or anyone under the age of 18 at this time.
My ideal client may have anxiety, depression, or be struggling with self esteem issues. Those are difficult issues to live with, but not impossible to work on. I understand that working through these feelings is difficult, but if you are willing to do the work, then we can be successful at moving you forward and into a better state of life.
Other specialties
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
7 ratings with written reviews
October 16, 2025
Michael really took his time to listen to me unpack what I was dealing with. He made me feel comfortable and safe.
July 15, 2025
He is certainly a lighthouse in the middle of a storm. There's recovery and rejuvenation in his practice. Anyone can listen and provide feedback from learned methods and theories; however he ensures they are personally crafted for your well being.
May 29, 2025
I was not sure about first meetings with anyone. I felt comfortable with Michael. I’m looking forward to learning new coping tools with him.