Change is usually difficult and often scary. As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, my job is to help you figure out what you want to change, and what you are okay with leaving the same. Therapy should be a place where you can share your feelings without judgment or shame. We live in a world where that isn’t always welcome or encouraged, and therapy is a place to do just that. As a member of LGBTQ+ community, I know how important it is to feel seen and understood. I love helping people figure out what might be going wrong in their lives in order to both better understand themselves, to better understand their relationships, and to get to the root of their issues.
I often see clients who have demanding professional lives and may be struggling with balancing the demands of their career and their relationships. My style is warm, yet direct. Gently challenging, but always kind and empathetic. I know therapy can feel like a daunting step, but the spark of curiosity that led you here is something to pay attention to.
I work with adult individuals and couples from an attachment-focused lens drawing from emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and psychodynamic therapy. Essentially, we will explore together how relationships and patterns from your childhood might shed light on what’s happening in your life presently.
Before my work as a therapist, I worked in the entertainment industry for many years with other creatives. I got my master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from California State University, Northridge, and previously trained at StrengthUnited working with trauma survivors, as well as Mitchell Family Counseling Clinic working with adults, couples, families, and children.
Licensure: Michael Joyce is a Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #152720, Supervised by Michelle Cantrell, LPCC #12896.
The Center for Growth & Connection, was born out of founder Michelle’s core values, and the belief that we grow through connection.
