- Relationship focus
- Parenting support
- LGBT concerns
About Michael
Michael Morris is a licensed marriage and family therapist with five years of clinical experience in California. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, LGBT concerns, self-esteem challenges, and attention differences. He emphasizes practical, supportive work that helps people take steps toward change.
Michael treats sessions as a collaborative process. He listens to each person's story and helps them identify the strengths they already have. Conversations aim to uncover small, practical shifts that reduce daily stress and improve communication and confidence.
His background centers on working with relationship dynamics and parenting questions alongside concerns about sexuality, body image, and sexual function. Michael also addresses issues such as impulsivity, panic, social anxiety, guilt, shame, and life purpose in therapy conversations.
Sessions are aimed at building clearer communication and actionable strategies that fit into everyday life. Michael frames progress as a series of doable steps rather than sweeping changes, and he supports clients as they try new ways of relating and coping.
People who prefer straightforward, respectful guidance may find his approach helpful. He asks clients to share their goals and then works with them to design realistic next steps toward those goals.
Approaches and how online work can fit your life
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on understanding patterns in relationships and daily routines. One common approach looks at communication habits and teaches clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries; this helps with relationship conflicts, parenting stress, and coordination between partners. Another useful approach targets self-regulation and attentional strategies, offering practical tools to manage impulsivity, improve focus, and reduce anxiety symptoms in everyday tasks.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as you report what helps. That collaborative process is aimed at finding doable steps that fit your life and priorities.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, child-care, or school schedules, and can reduce commute time. It also lets people choose shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that do not require being on camera. Talk with the therapist when you schedule to pick the option that best fits your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship strain, parenting challenges, LGBT concerns, self-esteem issues, and ADHD-related focus difficulties, plus related topics like body image and communication problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Michael treats therapy as a collaborative process that highlights clients' strengths and focuses on small, practical changes to daily life and relationships.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a licensed therapist in California.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LMFT credential, which is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with him?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.