Get to know me
How I work
Hello, I’m Michael (he/him). I am a Black, gay psychotherapist based in San Francisco, CA providing short- and long-term individual therapy. In my work, I support individuals experiencing a broad range of mental health challenges, including internalizing challenges, BIPOC issues, trauma, sexuality and gender issues, psychosis, mood disorders, and social and relationship difficulties. I work with teens, young adults, and adults seeking to unpack, make sense of, and grow from their past and present life challenges.
I recognize that my clients know themselves best. As they speak, I listen, reflect back, and guide them in exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences more deeply. Together, we collaborate to uncover insights, identify patterns, and develop strategies that foster in them greater self-awareness, empowerment, and self-acceptance.
My approach is relational and collaborative, with a blend of humor, warmth, and directness. In my work, I utilize an eclectic therapy approach that incorporates techniques from a variety of evidence-based modalities to create for my clients an individualized treatment plan.
My experience
I began my work as a therapist at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County supporting adolescents, TAY, and older adults experiencing trauma and grief. During that time, I worked in an East Bay high school and had the opportunity to travel around the community conducting sessions in the homes of the adults I worked with.
Currently, I am continuing my training as a clinician at Blackbird Institute and the Felton Institute’s (re)MIND® Early Psychosis Program. At the Felton Institute, I work with TAY and adults (ages 14 to 34) who are in the first few years of experiencing psychosis as a result of mood disorders with psychotic features or schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Prior to beginning my career in therapy, I worked as a product marketer and marketing generalist at a number of tech startups of varying sizes.
My education
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology — The Wright Institute
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science — University of California, San Diego