Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), having earned his Master’s Degree in School Counseling from the University of Phoenix, Colorado. In addition, he has received a Masters in Mid/Mod Special Education-Teacher and a Masters in School Administration. He continues his work in public education within Douglas County Schools and has been in the counseling field since 2015 while working with adolescents, teens, groups, and families.

Michael’s prior experience includes working in the public education system for 32 years. He has worked with a variety of students at different levels and disabilities ranging from autism through affective needs. He previously held an administrative position as an assistant principal at the elementary school level.

Michael continues his work as a middle school counselor while working with students and families from diverse populations and backgrounds. He has experience supporting young adolescents and teens who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bullying, divorce, neglect, peer pressure, boundary setting, self-esteem, anger management, grief and loss, self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual and gender identify, and academic challenges. In addition, he has worked with families and outside agencies focused on wrapping appropriate and necessary support around each child. 

Michael incorporates a variety of counseling techniques to best support his clients to include Mindfulness-Based Counseling, Sand-Tray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT informed), Traditional Talk Therapy, Art Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Michael is dedicated to cultivating an environment that facilitates personal growth in a holistic manner. He believes the body, mind, and soul are intertwined as part of each individual. He trusts that each human has the power, creativity, and accountability in managing their individual responses to external stimuli. Michael believes there is a purpose to each life and the experiences that cross our path are the building blocks in creating something special and unique. Establishing a working relationship built around trust and respect enhances the lives that we touch.



Providing a safe environment while implementing an empathetic approach set the foundation towards the establishment of a positive working relationship with clients. Gaining an understanding of one’s self is a vital component to the therapeutic process. Michael is committed to fostering a safe, supportive space where he and his clients can establish a working relationship with the intent of creating positive changes for the future.