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Michael is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He earned his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a Bachelor’s Degree in media and communication from New York University. He runs a private practice in West Hollywood, CA where he treats both individuals and couples. 

Michael began his clinical work studying psychoanalysis at Valley Community Counseling Clinic. He then gained clinical experience at several addiction and mental health and facilities throughout the Los Angeles area, such as The Camden Center and Center for Healthy Sex.

In his practice, Michael focuses on healing trauma, helping gay men and treating substance use disorders. He is certified in several specialized modalities including: trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-focused EMDR and ketamine assisted psychotherapy.

Michael was born and raised in the heart of New York City: Hell’s Kitchen. He now lives in West Hollywood with his husband and their two dogs. Outside of work, Michael is heavily involved in the local LGBTQ+ recovery community and is an avid plant collector.

He is a board member of the Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles, a frequent contributor to the Weho Times, and an adjust professor at Antioch University. Partnering with Aids Health Foundation, he recently founded the Gay Men’s Sexual Trauma Treatment Network. You can also see him in the upcoming documentary “Speaking Out.”