About Me

So, who is this guy with nature pics saying he can help you live a more peaceful, fulfilling life? That would be me, Michael, and helping people find peace is my passion. The story begins with me overcoming my own battle with addiction and depression after spending years in and out of treatment facilities. After my last detox I didn't continue with treatment as I knew what I needed: to start becoming a person I was proud of so I would no longer need drugs to numb the feeling of not liking who I was. Since then, I earned a Bachelor's in psychology and have worked over 6 years in behavioral health while developing hobbies, interests, and learning the way of mindful living. Today, I am in a Master's program so that I can one day open a private counseling practice. 

My main observation from my career in behavioral health is that people change when they are engaged and enjoying the process. People enjoy the process when they are understood, supported, challenged, learning about themself, and celebrated when they succeed. Coaching differs from counseling in that it is not centered around a diagnosis and symptom management, it is centered around you as an individual, your own goals, and smashing through the barriers. Coping with symptoms is adequate for some, but many need to focus on self-improvement and breaking out of their shell. My approach includes helping you gain insight, teach you to slow the mind through mindfulness / meditation, and guiding you in achieving goals outside your comfort zone. I want my clients to build a foundational attitude of "I am okay", "I can do this" and "It's all good".