Hi, I’m Michael.

I’m a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Somatic Therapist, and Supervisor, working with folks across North and South Carolina.

I’m a natural outside-the-box thinker and perceiver. I help folks approach something they’ve looked at a hundred times and see it in a new way.

I call my counseling practice "Wit's End" because that is the point at which we realize something has to change — the moment we turn toward help.

That's why I'm here. With curiosity, kindness, and humor (therapy isn't always serious!), we can navigate through what’s stuck and find what's next.

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01
Individual Therapy

I specialize in relationship challenges, chronic pain, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience helping folks who are emerging from religious conditioning and exploring identity.

My approach is psychodynamic, somatic, and skills-based, which means we will attend to your story, your relationships, and your body as we build new strategies and new rhythms.

Understanding how your experiences and relationships have shaped you creates a powerful compass for change and growth in the present.

02
Couples Therapy

I love relationship work. I support couples/partnerships across all stages of life, all gender/sexuality/family expressions, and partners who are exploring or practicing ethical non-monogamy.

Starting with the very first session, we’ll work moment-by-moment to transform entrenched patterns that lead to relationship distress.

My work is informed by my training in somatics and nervous system regulation, attachment theory, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.

03
Counselor Supervision

As a supervisor, my style is warm, curious, and reflective. My brain naturally hums on problem-solving, questioning, and imagining new paths. I see supervision as a place for you to grow as a person and a clinician.

I offer a unique blend of experience to associate-level counselors, having worked in a variety settings throughout my career:

  • community mental health

  • in-home crisis intervention with kids and families

  • inpatient psychiatric care

  • suicide and crisis de-escalation and response

  • private psychotherapy practice

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Licenses, Education, and Training

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina (LCMHC #19020) 

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina (LCMHCS #S19020 ) 

  • Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina (LPC #LPC7226) Telehealth Only

Education and Trainings  

  • M.A. in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, Seattle, WA (2016)

  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy Certification (2021)

  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Training - Intermediate Level (Ongoing)

  • Psychodynamic and Relational Psychotherapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Sensorimotor Therapy

  • Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

A very incomplete list of books and authors who have influenced me:

A little more about me

I’ve been a therapist for over ten years now. I currently reside in Greensboro, NC but have lived in many regions of the US, including Washington State, Michigan, Colorado, and Indiana. Wherever I am in the world, you’ll find me looking out as far as I can on the horizon. Bonus points if there are majestic mountains or giant trees.

I have been in my own therapy and Somatic Experiencing sessions for years. I don’t think I could be a trustworthy therapist if I hadn’t traveled these roads within myself. This work is not easy, but it is powerful and life changing. I consider it an honor to walk with others along the path.

Outside my work, I have a jack-of-all-trades approach to life including baking, gardening, and any musical instrument that I can find at an estate sale. I spend much of my time outdoors with my partner, two kids, and our dog named Bear.