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Michael Cole

Therapist
6 years of experience
Regularly rebookedMore than 70% of clients return for care
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Thank you for visiting my page. Deciding to embark on the path of healing can be challenging, and I applaud you for taking the first step. I work with adults seeking to address concerns regarding relationships, self-worth, and fear of commitment. I offer a safe and supportive space for exploring these complex issues. My goal is to help you develop the skills needed to navigate life's challenges with confidence. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, grief, traumatic experiences, depression, or relationship issues, I am here to help you create a more fulfilling life. I invite you to reach out.

My goal is to support you in developing the skills needed to navigate life's hurdles with confidence. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, or relationship issues, I am here to help you create a more fulfilling life. I invite you to reach out.

My approach to therapy

As a relational psychodynamic therapist, I focus on building a genuine connection with you so we can explore what's getting in the way and discover ways to support you live a more fully and authentic life.

What you can expect from me

Our first session together will give us an opportunity to get to know each other better, for me to better understand what has brought you to therapy, to hear what your challenges are, and to get a sense of what you'd like to work on. Furthermore, during this initial session, this a great time (but doesn't have to be) to explore family history, relationship problems, and possibly explore traumatic events you experienced throughout your life.

What I believe that I can provide for a client is patience, compassion, and understanding. With me, there will be no need to rush to the right answer or feel pressured to arrive at a destination before you are ready. My aim is to get to the root of what causes you pain or distress, not to simply focus on your symptoms.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Wright Institute
  • License type
    Not specified

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    5605 Ocean View Drive
    Oakland, CA 94618