Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation
Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapy Board (CSWMFT Board)
E.2102320-SUPV, Ohio
Michael (Mike) Desposito
(He/Him/His)
Counselor
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Updated 30+ days ago
7 years in practice
Life happens. I specialize in emotion disorders and affirmative therapy for LGBTQI+ clients, but my primary goal is to help you live a well life.
Michael Desposito is a counselor licensed in Ohio with 7 years of experience, offering individual and couples therapy in North Canton, OH, and via telehealth. He serves adults, seniors, and young adults, addressing issues like depression, PTSD, and gender identity. Michael is an LGBTQ-affirming therapist, accepting Aetna, Anthem, Medical Mutual, Optum, and United HealthCare, with payment options including in-network insurance, out-of-pocket, and sliding scale.
Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender ManLGBTQIA+ ally
Practice hours (EDT)
Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce
- End of Life
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Substance Use
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Adlerian
- Schema Focused Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Flat path to the front door
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Door can be opened easily
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$120 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Ohio
- Anthem – Ohio
- Medical Mutual – Ohio
- Optum – Ohio
- United HealthCare – Ohio
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Certificates
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Evergreen Certifications
This certification states I have met the requirements to provide dialectical behavior therapy within the adherant standards of Evergreen Certifications national organization.
Certified Professional Life Coach
Lark's Song
This certification states I have met the requirements of the Lark's Song training in Co-Active coaching method.
Education
Bowling Green State University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2018
I have advanced training in Affirmative LGBTQI+ therapy, DBT, and EMDR. My area of specialty is emotion regulation disorders.
Publications
Promoting Identity Wellness in LGBTGEQIAP + Adolescents Through Affirmative Therapy
2020, Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, doi/full/10.1080/15538605.2020.1790464
The authors explored how affirmative therapy and wellness can be integrated for working with LGBTGEQIAP+ adolescents to promote positive self-identity.
See publication