Hey there! My name is Mike and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the South Bay. I don't believe therapy is about fixing what is broken. Instead, I see it as a collaborative partnership where we look at the survival strategies you built to get through tough times, and decide which of those strategies have served you, and which you are ready to let go of.

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If you are feeling weighed down by anxiety, perfectionism, or the heavy burden of trying to keep everyone else happy, I want to help you find some relief. In our sessions, we will focus on three key areas:

1. Understanding your story: We will look at your background and early relationships to see how your past created the invisible rules you might still be trying to follow today. This is the psychodynamic side of our work.

2. Catching the thought loops: We will pinpoint the daily habits and self-critical thoughts that keep you stuck in overthinking, and find practical ways to break those patterns. This is where we use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

3. Moving forward with purpose: We will build acceptance and mindfulness skills so you can handle stressful moments without losing your balance, allowing you to focus on what actually brings you fulfillment. This is based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

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A significant part of my practice is dedicated to helping people heal from religious trauma and spiritual abuse, a field where I hold a clinical certification. I know how painful and disorienting it is to untangle your identity, navigate the loss of community, and process the deep-seated guilt that often follows a break from rigid dogmatic systems.

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My goal is to offer a soft landing spot where you can process the grief, find your voice, and rebuild a grounded, meaningful life that is entirely your own.