Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Michael works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Brooks is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He writes short, direct plans to address immediate concerns while building practical coping skills. Michael aims to make sessions straightforward and relatable for worried parents and busy adults.
He works from a respectful, compassionate stance and adapts his style to each person. Conversations are shaped around what the person needs most that week.
Background and approach
That might mean learning breathing and grounding techniques, practicing how to speak up without escalating, or setting small goals to rebuild confidence. Michael brings six years of professional experience to his practice. He focuses on clear, step-by-step work rather than jargon.
Clients can expect a calm presence, listening first and offering options that fit daily life. Sessions are collaborative. Michael and the client set goals together and check progress along the way.
He emphasizes practical tools that people can use between sessions to manage mood and reactions. He offers sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats. The initial steps are simple: start the matching process, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule time that fits the client’s routine.
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.
How Michael approaches therapy online
Michael emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach he uses teaches grounding and breathing methods to reduce intense stress and anxiety in the moment; these tools help people regain calm and think more clearly during flare-ups. Another approach focuses on skills for managing anger and rebuilding self-esteem through small, achievable steps and role practice to try new ways of communicating without escalating.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works together with the person to decide which techniques fit best, based on goals, day-to-day demands, and how someone prefers to learn. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people connect face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, written exercises, and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice new skills in real time.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he address?
He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a respectful, compassionate approach and focuses on practical, easy-to-use strategies tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience providing therapy in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the listed availability.