Michael Drane

Something keeps pulling you back to the same place. The anxiety that spikes when the pressure builds, the relationship patterns you've tried to change but can't quite shift, or something from your past that still shows up in ways you didn't expect. I'm Michael, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 18 years of experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I've worked with a lot of people who thought they were permanently stuck and discovered they weren't. Clients often describe me as direct, grounded, and genuinely invested in lasting change.

Our work connects what you've been through, how it lives in you now, and what you want to feel different going forward. Some people need practical tools right away. Others need to understand why they keep ending up in the same place before anything else can shift. We'll figure out together which fits you. The goal either way is lasting change, not just better management, and permanently changing your relationship with what's been holding you back. I'm here to help you build the second start you're ready for.

We'll start by mapping out what's most important to address. We'll cover what's been happening, how it's affecting your relationships, your work, and your daily life, and what you'd like to feel differently. I'll also want to understand where your strengths already are, not just where things are hard. By the end of our first session you'll have a clear picture of how I work and whether we're the right fit to move forward together. If you're ready to stop ending up in the same place, I'd love to connect.