- 20 years experience
- Colorado licensed psychologist
- Focus on relationships
About Michael
Dr. Michael Black helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. He welcomes conversations about stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, career crossroads, grief, and coping with life changes. He is based in Colorado and has 20 years of professional experience as a CO Psychologist (PSY.0001906).
He listens first and adapts his approach to fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps as well as talking through feelings. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate support while clients work toward change.
Many people come to him with attachment concerns, blended family issues, caregiver stress, or difficulties with communication and commitment. He also helps with issues like codependency, infidelity, guilt and shame, and the challenge of adjusting after divorce or separation. He includes coaching-style work when clients need help with career or role transitions.
Dr. Black uses a mix of approaches tailored to the problem at hand. He draws from attachment-based methods, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally-focused techniques, and existential ideas to help people clarify values and make different choices. His sessions blend problem-solving with attention to how relationships and past experiences shape current life.
People who prefer straightforward conversation and practical plans tend to do well with him. If you want a therapist who will make a plan with you and adjust it as you go, he aims to offer steady guidance and encouragement.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and close connections; online sessions can help people notice patterns and practice new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship where the client's goals guide the work; this approach helps people feel heard and develop their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to try between sessions, which many people find useful when working through anxiety, stress, or mood concerns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what seems to help most, then adjust methods over time. Clients and the therapist work together to choose what to try and when to shift tactics.
Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also makes access possible for international clients who want to work with a Colorado-licensed professional. Discuss practical needs at the start so sessions match daily routines and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting and career matters, grief, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes listening, practical steps, and a tailored plan for each person. Sessions combine problem-solving with talking about feelings and relationships.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience in the field.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Colorado Psychologist, credential CO Psychologist PSY.0001906, and practices from Colorado.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.