Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia, New Jersey, Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Dr. Michael Becerra helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, and major life changes. He is a licensed professional counselor with 14 years of experience and practices from Louisiana.
He writes plainly and meets people where they are. He has a calm, down-to-earth style and keeps sessions conversational. He draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves.
He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, practical goals and track progress.
Background and approach
Becerra has worked in community settings, schools, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation agencies. He has experience supporting people with career transitions, parenting challenges, sleep problems, ADHD, and issues around identity and intimacy. He spent six years living in Colombia working with intercultural couples and U.S. expats, which gave him experience with cross-cultural concerns and relationship adjustment.
That background informs how he approaches conversations about family of origin and midlife changes. Sessions aim to be collaborative and action-oriented. He helps people identify one or two changes to try between meetings and checks in on how those changes went.
His goal is to make progress feel manageable rather than overwhelming. People can expect straightforward feedback, gentle encouragement, and concrete steps to try. He supports clients who want to build confidence, clarify life purpose, or learn better ways to handle anger and everyday stress.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- 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 these approaches translate to online therapy
Dr. Becerra uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves, which can reduce shame and open new options. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, concrete steps clients can try between sessions and measure what changes. These methods work well remotely because they focus on conversations and practical actions rather than hands-on techniques.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to match approach, goals, and preferences to each person's needs. Together they decide whether to focus on changing daily habits, shifting personal narratives, or both, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is useful for full conversations and body language, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging helps people reflect between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel routines while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, career and life transitions, parenting and sleep problems, ADHD, LGBT concerns, and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are laid back and interactive. He focuses on practical steps and helping people rewrite unhelpful personal stories.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of counseling experience working in community programs, school districts, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC licensed in New Jersey and Georgia and practices from Louisiana.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote therapy.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.