Hi, I'm Michael. I work with men, couples, families, and adolescents in New Jersey navigating addiction, relationship strain, and the stress that starts to run the whole day. Eight years in have taught me one thing: you already have more capacity for change than you realize. I bring warmth and a solution-focused, eclectic approach.
My approach is eclectic because people are different. Some clients need to see the thought patterns quietly shaping their decisions. Others need to slow down and notice what happens in the body before a conflict takes over. For couples and families, we build communication that holds under pressure and surface the dynamics keeping everyone stuck. For clients navigating addiction, we get honest about what it has been solving and what might replace it. I draw on CBT, ACT, mindfulness approaches, and motivational interviewing, always following what the moment needs. Sessions are collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical. You will leave with something concrete to try.
Our first session is a conversation, not an intake form. I will ask what brings you in and what a better version of your life actually looks like. We will set realistic goals together, and I will be direct with you about what the work involves. Over time, most clients notice they are reacting less and choosing more. Sessions are via telehealth, so you can join from wherever you feel most comfortable. When you are ready to start, I am ready.
