- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Attachment and codependency
About Michael
Michael Gallese is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 10 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, including issues rooted in family of origin and attachment.
He draws from a background in behavioral health, including roles as a behavioral health technician, case manager, and substance abuse counselor. That history informs a straightforward style that focuses on identifying the patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions involve clear feedback and practical steps to try between meetings.
Michael describes his approach as direct and collaborative. He helps people name what drives their reactions, practice different ways of responding, and notice how childhood roles or family patterns still affect current relationships. Conversations are focused and goal-oriented rather than purely exploratory.
He often works with concerns like codependency, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and isolation or loneliness. He also addresses complex feelings such as shame, guilt, abandonment, and struggles with self-love.
Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and any logistical details. The therapist offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients. To start, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Michael uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing patterns and improving daily functioning. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful behavior patterns tied to upbringing and attachment; it helps people understand why they react a certain way and practice different responses. Another common element focuses on skills for managing strong emotions and anxiety, teaching concrete strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase emotional regulation.Deciding which methods to use is part of the work. He approaches this collaboratively, discussing goals and preferences and adjusting techniques based on what the person finds helpful. That means trying practical tools in session and reviewing how they went afterward to refine the plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and feedback to work across different remote formats, helping the work continue between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, with attention to family of origin issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, collaborative approach that combines clear feedback with practical work between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience in behavioral health, including work as a behavioral health technician, case manager, and substance abuse counselor.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LPCC and practices in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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