Christopher Michael
(He/Him/His)
Psychologist
Need creative and empathetic perspectives on problems? Working together, we help you gain a new view, new choices / decisions, and self-compassion.
Disappointed and worried, you review and rethink..."Perhaps I am just not ____ enough." Heart racing, you might have fumbled to say the one right thing. Maybe there's a heavy or empty longing from just pleasing others. Maybe a life shift, loss, or a breakup. Whichever, you figure you'll just have to get by. But then suddenly, you're awake deep in the night and can't focus in the day. Healthy habits fall away. Your body develops unusual symptoms. On top of that, others become worried or critical, you feel anxious, guilty, or hurt, and the cycle repeats. To get you out of the cycle and into lasting, core change, you need balance. Insight with empathy. Determination plus patience. Acceptance before change. Most importantly, 'new experiences within safety'. Then you'll feel safe to decode unhelpful habits, release locked emotions, and make room for healthy, solid relearning. Becoming self-accepting, self-compassionate, and confident may seem like a hard climb. But if we face it together, joyful relationships, internal peace, and improved performance can be your reality. The next step is simple: for a free 15-minute phone consultation, reach out by email or call/text me, and I’ll be able to guide you.
Practice hours (PST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Treatments
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Service animals allowed
- Emotional support animals allowed
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$175per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Christopher Michael, Ph.D.
22265, California
Certificates
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Newport Psychoanalytic Institute
One-year intensive certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy
Education
University of Tulsa
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2006