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public speaking

I am available for public speaking engagements, offering insights on LGBTQ+ identity, addiction, chem-sex, trauma treatment, and high-conflict divorce. With years of experience in the mental health field, I bring a dynamic and knowledgeable approach to each event, whether as a keynote speaker, panelist, or workshop leader.

Get To Know Michael

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #120508

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communication from New York University. In my West Hollywood private practice, I focus extensively on serving the LGBTQIA+ community, with significant expertise in treating substance use disorders, particularly “chem-sex.” I also have experience in facilitating LGBTQ+ identity groups, such as the one I established for Impulse United, a global HIV advocacy nonprofit.

As a trauma therapist, I use modalities like EMDR, KAP, and IFS to treat both single-incident and complex traumas. My practice also supports individuals navigating high-conflict divorces, including those involving legal disputes and narcissistic abuse, as well as children and adolescents dealing with high-tension parental relationships. Originally from Hell’s Kitchen in New York City, I now reside in West Hollywood with my husband and our two dogs, staying actively involved in the local queer recovery community and enjoying my passion for plant cultivation.

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In The Press

OUT Magazine - September 2023 Issue

WeHo Times - 'Trauma Therapy in the LGBTQ+ Community'

WeHo Times - 'Gay Men & Validation Dysphoria'

'Speaking Out' Documentary

AAMPH Chem-Sex Presentation

'Gay Men Over 40' Podcast

'Gay Men Going Deeper Podast'

Weho Times - How can I be gay AND Sober?

Clinical Training & Expertise

Clinical Training:

The Camden Center - Addiction & LGBTQ treatment

Center for Healthy Sex - Sex addiction & sexual health

Impulse United - Gay Men's Mental Health program

La Fuente Treatment Center - LGBTQ+ Addiction Treatment

Evolve-  Dual Diagnosis Adolescent Treatment 

Valley Community Counseling Clinic - Psychoanalytic Training

Certifications:

Attachment-Focused EMDR

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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