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michael Berger
LCSW,QS
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He/him
Clients describe me aa friendly, thoughtful, and humorous
Who I Work With
I work best with professionals of all ages who struggle with breaking free from behavioral patterns which they feel stuck by. In addition, my clients tend to be motivated towards therapy and feel a sense of not good enough in their lives
In Session
I like to begin in each session asking my clients what their best hopes are and end the session asking for any thing may want to share regarding their experiences in the session. My agenda is only that my clients feel as if they are getting their needs met. I look for opportunties to utilize experiential and psychodynamic approaches during the sessions
What Guides My Work
The philosophies that guide me include trauma informed which in essence is the belief each client is an expert in their own lives . In addition, I believe in focusing on choices clients make that do not work for them. I aee myself as a guide for my clients versus the subject matter expert on a pedestal. I get the struggle and suffering being human can i draw upon in demonstrating compassion for my clients .
Personal Lens
Experiences in the recovery world as well as overcoming my own mental health struggles allows to hold a comforting space for my clients. I enjoy helping my clients feel hopeful and empowered in their lives