Greetings! My name is Micah and it is a privilege to join you on the next leg of your journey. I take a non-judgmental and honest stance, blend it with a bit of education, and invite you to tell me what your top priorities for therapy are. I strive to help people cope with change, heal old (or new!) wounds, manage life stress effectively, and explore new ways of being human. You can count on me to be respectful of both your individuality and the circumstances that surround you.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Our first session will be a little different than the rest of them, mostly meaning that I will probably talk a bit more than usual! In this session I make sure to review confidentiality and my legal mandated reporting requirements, and also talk about some fairly boring yet practical policies, such as what to do if you need to reschedule an appointment, etc. I'll ask you about any previous experiences you have had in therapy (if applicable), and then we'll start exploring why you are interested in therapy at this time, and what your goals are for treatment. We will also spend some time simply getting to know one another, and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have at the outset of our time together.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I bring a calm and even-keeled presence to therapy sessions. Since I have worked with a diverse and large number of individuals, it is likely that the concerns you bring to therapy are ones that I have helped others with in the past. With that said, I am also very intentional about treating each client as an individual and honoring the unique experiences that have brought you to this point. I strike a healthy balance between listening and giving clinically sound recommendations.

About Micah Gargala