- LGBTQ+ concerns
- Parenting support
- Attention and focus
About Michael
Michael Morris is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with relationship stress, LGBTQ+ concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and attention difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical steps rather than abstract theory.
He helps people talk through sexual concerns and sex therapy topics as well as issues around guilt and shame. Conversations tend to focus on what feels stuck and on small, achievable changes that fit daily life. He treats matters like communication problems, body image, and social anxiety in clear, straightforward terms.
Michael describes clients as the experts of their own stories and looks to build on existing strengths. He will listen to the facts of a situation, reflect what he hears, and help identify options that feel doable. This approach emphasizes real-world adjustments over complex jargon.
With a background in working across relationship patterns, he often addresses separation and divorce issues, impromptu or impulsive behavior, and questions about sexual identity and functioning. He also supports people navigating polyamory or non-monogamous relationships who want clearer boundaries and communication.
Practical matters like scheduling, pacing, and measurable goals are part of the work. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Michael uses evidence-informed therapy methods that focus on practical change and clearer communication. One common approach emphasizes skills-based work to improve communication and manage impulsivity; this involves role practice, setting small behavioral experiments, and reviewing results in the next session. Another approach centers on sex therapy techniques that address sexual function and intimacy through direct conversation, education, and step-by-step exercises tailored to the client’s comfort level.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. He listens to what the client wants to prioritize, discusses options, and together they decide which techniques to try. That shared decision-making helps match the work to the client’s goals and preferences rather than applying a fixed formula.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel so people can use their break times more effectively. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can use these formats to support consistent progress while tailoring pacing and exercises to each person’s daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with relationship stress, LGBTQ+ related issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and ADHD-related focus problems. Additional areas include sex therapy, guilt and shame, and communication problems.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He focuses on listening to the story and identifying small, practical steps forward. The work centers on clarifying what keeps the feeling active and trying out manageable changes.
What is his clinical background?
He has five years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and sexual concerns, attention issues, and self-worth struggles.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) licensed in California and practices with clients in that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does cost look like?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the client’s location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.