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Michael Barnette

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Anger management, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am passionate about helping individuals to reconnect with themselves. My goal is to build a healthy rapport with my clients that allows them to feel heard and understood. Providing a non-judgmental, compassionate, empathetic, and safe space is the most important aspect of my work with all of my clients. I believe that the process of change occurs when we begin to speak openly and honestly about our experiences to ascribe to those experiences and not be defined by them.

My approach to therapy

I am passionate about helping individuals to reconnect with themselves. Providing a non-judgmental, compassionate, empathetic, and safe space is the most important aspect of my work with all of my clients.

What you can expect from me

Starting therapy can be a scary yet rewarding process. I acknowledge that it can be an uncomfortable experience sharing your deep thoughts and expressing your feelings to a stranger, which is why I pride myself on creating a safe space and making sure my clients are as comfortable as possible.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Affirming, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Bowie State University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Anger management, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Behavior Modification, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Relational
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English