Michael Gallese

Michael Gallese is an LPCC with more than a decade of experience in behavioral health, including roles as a behavioral health technician, case manager, and substance abuse counselor before becoming a licensed therapist. That practical foundation informs a clinical practice rooted in understanding how struggles show up in everyday life rather than only on paper. He works with adults, couples, and families addressing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem.

His style is direct and collaborative. He focuses on helping people identify what drives their patterns and then taking concrete steps to change them. Sessions include honest conversation and straightforward feedback, with an expectation that meaningful work continues between appointments.

In addition to core specialties, he also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues. He tends to connect with individuals who have tried therapy before and felt something was missing or who are skeptical that therapy will work for them.