Michael Mulvihill, LPC

Bio

I believe that the most important aspect of psychotherapy is the relationship between the client and therapist.  While holding clients with unconditional positive regard, I work to build a safe, trusting, and relaxed environment that includes empathy, compassion, non-judgement, present-awareness, and acceptance.  I am effective in helping adolescents and adults manage the daily difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, stress, burnout, and career planning.  I also work well with families and couples to relieve strain, increase positive connection, and to foster healthy communication within relationships.

I understand that while a diagnosis can inform treatment, the focus of therapy is on the individual and the improvement in their quality of life.  I work to challenge unhealthy ways of thinking that drive some of the difficulties we encounter in life and provide new skills and tools to proceed on a path of self-enrichment and discovery.  Understanding that therapy is not always an easy process, I help individuals create work-life balance and healthy self-care practices.

Training & Modalities Used

While working collaboratively with his clients, I combine mindfulness practices with the core components of meditation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic modalities.

Education

Chestnut Hill College, MS 2015