- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Michael
Michael Morris is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. He focuses on supporting people facing LGBT concerns, relationship strains, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and attention differences such as ADHD. Michael aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for busy parents and adults.
He treats each person as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Michael offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence while helping clients try new ways of solving problems.
Background and approach
In sessions he listens for what matters most and helps clients set small, actionable goals. Conversations often cover communication skills, managing impulsivity, and improving confidence. He also addresses sexual concerns, body image, and navigating non-monogamous relationships when those topics come up.
Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work, adapting approaches to fit each person’s situation. He emphasizes collaboration so goals and methods feel relevant and realistic. Progress is tracked through simple steps clients can practice between meetings.
He has five years of professional experience as an LMFT, offering video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. People who want support with parenting-related stress or relationship concerns often find this direct, skills-focused style helpful.
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.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and steady progress. One approach emphasizes communication and problem-solving skills to improve how people handle conflicts and parenting stress. This helps with arguments, boundary setting, and day-to-day family logistics.Another common focus is working on attention and impulsivity through practical strategies. These techniques teach routines, brief behavior strategies, and ways to break tasks into manageable steps for better focus and follow-through.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what’s working and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video lets people work face-to-face when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick support, scheduling flexibility, and shorter exchanges between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work consistently over time.
Questions people ask about Michael
What issues does Michael commonly address?
He helps people with LGBT concerns, relationship stress, parenting issues, self-esteem, and ADHD-related focus problems. He also works with topics like body image, communication problems, and sexual concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. He listens, helps set small goals, and coaches skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working as a therapist. That experience has included a range of relationship and parenting concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
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 fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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