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George Brian Michalko

Therapist(he/him/his)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • OCD, LGBTQIA+, Transgender issues
  • Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe we must explore our identities and the symptoms that hinder us in the context of the world around us. This belief grounds all of my work and has helped me support individuals with OCD and beyond achieve their goals.

While much of my background is in treating OCD, I am also experienced in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages and their families with issues such as identity, coming out, relationships, and empowerment.

My approach to therapy

I believe it's important for me to bring my whole self into my work and Im proud of the authenticity I bring into the therapeutic space.

I balance CBT and Psychodynamic principals through an LGBT Affirmative Lens to ensure my clients are able to identify internal and external stressors and find ways to move through them.

I am experienced in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and Anxiety.

What you can expect from me

I am collaborative with my clients to ensure we have enough structure to set measurable and achievable goals without losing sight of the bigger picture. You can expect humor and warmth along the way.

I'm a huge therapy nerd so I love working with clients who are excited about psychoeducation (learning more about the theories that inform the treatment plan).

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Creative, Humorous, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch University Los Angeles
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    OCD, LGBTQIA+, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Play, Behavior Modification, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Brief Dynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Behavioral, Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English