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Michael Southerland

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello and thank you for checking out my profile.

My name is Michael and I am an LMFT working in Los Angeles. I believe the answers to anyone's problems lie within themselves. I am very friendly and warm. My space is welcoming and affirming. I love people!

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is one of genuineness and empathy. I use a variety of techniques within the scope of total affirmation, include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and my own eclectic mix of good, reliable, proven techniques.

What you can expect from me

It is my goal that you will leave your sessions with empowerment and a better sense of yourself, what works and what does not.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Humorous, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at California State University Los Angeles, MS at Walden University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Play, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Strength-Based, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Jungian, Humanistic, Behavioral, Relational, Attachment Based, Multi-Systemic (MST), Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    15235 Burbank Boulevard Ste A4
    Van Nuys, CA 91411