Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi, I’m Michael.
It’s not easy asking for help, and therapy can seem pretty intimidating. It doesn’t have to be, though. Sometimes it’s nice to just talk to a non-friend or relative to get a fresh re-frame, hear some “professional” advice, or simply vent about your day. I’ve been on both sides of the couch and use those experiences to bring insight, humor, and a friendly approach to my work.
I am a licensed mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. I’ve helped a wide range of clients with concerns like depression, anxiety, parenting problems, relationship issues, trauma, domestic violence, career and life changes, and families navigating personality disorders. As a bonus, I also studied art therapy counseling and incorporate this whenever a client is interested. As an extra bonus, I’m quite witty.
My therapy style is interactive, engaged, and empathetic. I draw from a diverse background of trainings and blend cognitive behavioral therapy with behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches. I also promote strength-based work with a trauma-focused understanding, which means helping you use your own strengths to face your unique challenges. My overall goal is to help you see yourself in better perspective, learn new skills to support your growth, and feel supported as you move through life’s difficulties and make the changes you want to see.
I look forward to working with you.
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Michael Friedman is a Washington state licensed mental health counselor with 13 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults. He recognizes that asking for help can feel intimidating and works to make therapy approachable, practical, and welcoming.
Drawing on both clinical training and personal experience with therapy, he brings insight, warmth, and a dry wit to his sessions. Michael has helped people facing depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, trauma and domestic violence, career and life transitions, and families navigating personality disorders. He also studied art therapy counseling and integrates creative techniques when a client is interested.
Michael’s style is interactive, engaged, and empathetic. He blends cognitive behavioral methods with behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches, while emphasizing strength-based work informed by trauma. His aim is to help clients gain clearer perspective, develop practical skills that support growth, and feel supported as they move through life’s difficulties and pursue the changes they want.
Many people wonder whether therapy delivered remotely can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose the format that fits their life and comfort level – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – making it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other commitments.
Each therapist you work with is a licensed professional, and you have the option to switch therapists if you need a different fit. For many people, remote therapy provides a practical, effective way to get the support they need without sacrificing convenience.
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