Dr. Michael Black, CO Psychologist
Practical support for stress and parenting challenges
Book with Michael- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- CO Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Michael
Dr. Michael Black helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next step. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, loss, career crossroads, and parenting challenges.
He writes and talks plainly so busy parents can quickly understand options and next steps. He brings 20 years of practice as a Colorado psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0001906). Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, with a focus on clearer communication, emotion regulation, and realistic goals.
Background and approach
Conversations aim to be direct and practical rather than full of jargon. Dr. Black draws on several approaches that fit well for relationship and family concerns.
He uses ideas from attachment work to identify patterns in close bonds. He also applies cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotion-focused ideas guide work on closeness and repairing hurt.
In sessions he prefers a collaborative style. People can expect to talk through real situations, try small experiments between meetings, and review what changes feel helpful. He also offers coaching-style guidance for career and life transitions.
He offers work that acknowledges practical limits on time and energy. Meetings are arranged to fit day-to-day life, and the plan is adjusted as goals shift. His tone is respectful and direct, aiming to help clients feel more capable and clear about next steps.
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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coaching
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Using relationship-focused approaches via online care
Attachment-Based Therapy helps identify and change repeating patterns in close relationships. It looks at how early and current connection styles affect reactions and closeness, which is useful for relationship and parenting concerns.Client-Centered Therapy centers conversations on the person's experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects feelings, and supports people in finding their own path forward. This approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental place to sort priorities and emotions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear steps and experiments to test unhelpful beliefs and build new habits, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust methods together as needed. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps a person reach their goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging let people share short updates, try quick coping strategies, and keep momentum between longer meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work schedules.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting concerns, grief, career issues, intimacy matters, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He blends supportive listening with practical steps to change thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of life and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Colorado psychologist listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0001906 and practices out of Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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