Michael provides psychoeducational assessments and counseling to both youth and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and whatever else life brings. is nationally certified as a school psychologist and is currently working towards private practice licensure under the supervision of Dr. Phyllis Walters Ph.D. He provides service with individuals, couples, and families in his private practice. Specifically, the service addresses issues with children, adolescents, and adults who present signs of: anxiety impulses, depression despair, obsessive compulsive behaviors, learning difficulties, relationship issues, life stage transitions, divorce challenges, or related problems. Michael earned his Masters of Science degree (M.S.) and Specialists in School Psychology degree (SSP) from Barry University. During his graduate education at Barry University, Michael completed a variety of training experiences including working in the university’s mental health clinic (CARE Center) where he provided counseling services and psychoeducational evaluations to children. Michael is trained in a variety of counseling styles including: individual, family, and couples. He completed practicum experience with the Broward County School District and Internship experience with Collier County Public Schools. Michael completed directed research at Barry University titled Concussion Training: A Need for Teachers and Parents, which focused on the symptoms of concussion, its impact on learning, and teacher/parent comfortability levels with the identification of concussions and the implementation of strategies. Michael has worked extensively with school aged students in both the private and public sector helping them to achieve their personal best. He strives to help people learn to feel better, bring awareness to themselves, develop their strength of inner self, and to build lifetime resiliency. Michael has worked as a school psychologist providing assessment, counseling, and consultation to students, staff, and parents. Currently, Michael works in his private practice under the supervision of Dr. Phyllis Walters Ph.D. in Bonita Springs and also is employed by Collier County Public Schools as a School Psychologist.
