- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia, New Jersey, Louisiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Michael
Dr. Michael Becerra helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions. He also supports concerns such as self-esteem, career questions, intimacy issues, anger, sleep problems, depression, ADHD, and identity matters related to LGBT experiences.
He presents himself in a calm, approachable way and aims to make conversations feel straightforward and useful. He holds the LPC credential, and brings 14 years of counseling experience in community settings, schools, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation agencies.
Background and approach
He has worked across state lines and lived abroad, which shaped his ability to discuss cultural and life-change topics plainly. He spent six years living in Colombia working with intercultural couples and U.S. expats. His style is relaxed and interactive.
Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented rather than rigid. He leans on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical steps toward change. He describes his approach as humanistic and growth-oriented, influenced by Adlerian ideas about mastering life tasks like work, friendship, and intimacy.
That perspective shows up as encouragement to clarify values and try manageable experiments between sessions. Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances reflection with action. He works to make plans that fit each person's daily life and responsibilities.
He aims to support parents who are trying to balance parenting demands with work, identity, and personal wellbeing.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
Approaches Michael lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Narrative and Solution-Focused Work Online
Dr. Becerra uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves. This approach encourages exploring different ways to describe problems so new options become visible. It is useful for work on identity, parenting roles, life transitions, and self-esteem.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, concrete changes that can make a quick difference. That method narrows in on what is already working and builds short-term, achievable goals that fit daily routines and parenting schedules.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs and preferences. If one way of working does not feel right, he will adjust the plan together with you so sessions remain practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy households. Video lets you keep face-to-face interaction; phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when you prefer written conversation. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and keep progress steady even with a full schedule.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, career and life transitions, anger, sleep problems, depression, ADHD, and LGBT related concerns.
How would sessions feel day to day?
Sessions are relaxed and interactive, with a conversational tone. Expect a mix of reflection and practical steps to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of experience working in community programs, school districts, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation agencies, and lived for six years in Colombia working with intercultural couples and expats.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He holds the LPC credential and has licensure in New Jersey and Georgia; his practice location is listed as Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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