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Michael Pitts

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with individuals navigating addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and difficult life transitions. With over 10 years of experience working with addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how these challenges can affect every part of a person’s life.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and free from judgment. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. Together, we can better understand what you’re experiencing, develop meaningful tools for change, and work toward feeling more confident and connected in your life.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, addiction, and a range of mental health concerns. Using CBT, EMDR, and other evidence-based approaches, I help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping. My goal is to help reduce the impact of past experiences while supporting clients in creating meaningful and lasting change.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, my goal is for you to feel comfortable, heard, and understood. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you hope to get out of the process. I’ll take the time to understand your history and what may be contributing to your current challenges. Most importantly, this is a space where you can be yourself without judgment. Together, we’ll begin identifying goals for therapy and a path forward that feels right for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    Other at Chapman University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English