- Relationship work
- LGBTQ issues
- Self esteem
About Michael
Michael Morris is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with five years of professional experience. He works with people facing relationship strains, LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and attention-related focus problems such as ADHD. Michael also lists experience with sexual concerns and social anxiety and phobia.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and practical steps. Michael treats sessions as a place to talk through patterns, build clearer communication, and try out small behavior changes. He describes clients as the experts on their own story and aims to help them notice strengths they already have.
In sessions he focuses on concrete goals like improving communication, managing panic or social fears, or addressing issues around sexuality and body image. He may work on skills for handling impulsivity, reducing shame and guilt, or managing parenting stress. Michael pays attention to how relationships and life roles shape daily choices and feelings.
He approaches work with an eye on real-life application. That can mean practicing new ways of speaking, planning steps to test fears, or setting manageable routines to improve focus. The emphasis is on small, testable changes rather than long lectures.
Sessions are conducted in English and take place with his California LMFT credential in mind. To start, prospective clients follow an intake process that includes a short questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Michael notes the use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach teaches skills to manage anxiety and panic through gradual exposure and practice of calming strategies; it helps people test feared situations and reduce avoidance. Another focuses on communication skills and behavior change to improve relationship patterns, offering clear steps to practice new ways of speaking and responding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, lifestyle, and comfort level, and will adjust methods as progress is observed. This makes sessions an active, shared process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let clients join from quieter surroundings or choose phone over video if that helps with focus or energy. Ask about available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling matches your daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He lists work with LGBT topics, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses practical conversation and goal-focused steps to address everyday problems and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.