Michael is hands down the absolute best therapist I've ever had or seen in the last 7 years I've been struggling and after I opened up and told Mike my story he nailed everything about me on the head. I cried for 2 days straight because no one had ever explained what I had endured the torment like Mike did and correlated it with who I am and why I did and do the things I do. No one, not ever has taken the time to peg me like Mike has and I'm sticking with him until either he gives up on me or vice versa, but I don't think that will happen. I can't recommend Michael as highly as I can. Out of 10 stars I'd give him an 11+.... He's that good. Sincerely, Tim O'Hara
LCSW Michael Boretz
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
Michael Boretz is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
More about me
Licensing: LCSW Years in Practice: 3 State: California
I have been practicing as a therapist in California for 25 years, and am currently licensed as a clinical social worker. The bulk of my professional experience has been working with incarcerated men, and working with clients coping with anxiety, depression, and grief and loss. The services I provide do not include faith based practice, which means the advice I provide will never be based on any scripture, but based on sound clinical social work theory and practice. Our combined and shared life experiences, and the level of trust which you place in me as a support to you on a human level are the foundation upon which you will move in a direction of betterment of your choice. "Therapy ... Counseling," whatever you want to call it is frequently a philosophical exercise; your desire for change leading to questions leading to insights leading to positive change. As a professional, I stick to what I know. I offer my services based on our shared understanding of the difficulties you present to me. If the difficulties you face are more of a 'problem in living' as opposed to suffering diagnosed mental illness, or if the difficulties you are facing at this time are rooted in a difficulty coping with, or adjusting to a build up of stress in what has been an otherwise normal life course, the intervention or interventions we choose, we will design to fit your needs at this time. My career experience has afforded me the opportunity to work with clients who have faced among the most difficult life circumstances. I like to think that I bring my skills to you, rather than expect a set model of interventions will best suit your needs.
About online counseling
Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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- Stress Anxiety Grief Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes
- Languages Spoken
- English
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