Michael Tripet

I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist.

I have worked in the mental health field for about 19 years. I have worked with individuals struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, somatic disorders, trauma issues, stress management, divorce recovery, anger issues, and grief. I worked with couples and families struggling with conflict, communication challenges, child rearing, and relationship issues.

I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree, from Biola University, in Biblical Theology. I received my Master of Arts degree, from Pepperdine University, in Clinical Psychology, and recently a Master of Arts degree, from Dallas Theological Seminary, in Biblical Studies. I believe I brings a great deal of life experience to the therapeutic setting. I had a long career in Law Enforcement, retiring as a Police Manager/Lieutenant.

My main approaches to therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Behavioral Modification Therapy, and Emotional Focused Therapy.

I believe the main goal of therapy is healing, change, and growth; not criticism and condemnation. Therapy is most effective in an accepting, confidential atmosphere where there is mutual exploration of the issues and challenges of life in our complex world. Perhaps we need a new perspective in our way of thinking and our way of behaving in order to more effectively make our way through life's obstacles. Effective therapy is both educational and introspective. I offers faith/Christian based counseling upon request.

I first will briefly share a little about myself and my experience, so you know more about whom you will be working. I will complete a short intake in order for me to learn more about you, as the client, to explore why you are attending therapy,. and what you want to get out of therapy. Together we will explore if I, as the therapist, are a good fit for you. Lastly, we will begin to address the issues, challenges you are currently facing, and if applicable schedule future therapy sessions.