Michael Mcintosh
Iowa psychologist helping adults with stress, trauma, and change
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About
Michael Mcintosh is an Iowa-based licensed psychologist with 16 years of professional experience. He holds a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and is licensed as IA Psychologist 126366 and NC Psychologist 3995. He focuses his work on adults seeking help with everyday challenges and more complex difficulties.
His practice addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain, illness and disability, commitment and communication issues, family of origin and family problems, fatherhood issues, first responder and veteran concerns, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife transitions, and financial worries.
Mcintosh uses humanistic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people develop coping skills, change unhealthy patterns, and pursue personal goals. He emphasizes collaborative work with adults to build practical strategies and clarify values while attending to the real-life demands that brought them to therapy.
His practice addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain, illness and disability, commitment and communication issues, family of origin and family problems, fatherhood issues, first responder and veteran concerns, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife transitions, and financial worries.
Mcintosh uses humanistic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people develop coping skills, change unhealthy patterns, and pursue personal goals. He emphasizes collaborative work with adults to build practical strategies and clarify values while attending to the real-life demands that brought them to therapy.
- Location:
- Iowa, United States
- Years Experience:
- 16
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Commitment issues, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Somatization, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IA Psychologist 126366, NC Psychologist 3995
- NPI Number: 1932406931
- License: Psychologist (Iowa), Psychologist (North Carolina)
Remote treatment options
Michael Mcintosh offers remote sessions that draw on humanistic and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior, teaching concrete skills, and using structured exercises that can be practiced between meetings. That structure translates readily to video and phone sessions as well as written exchange when appropriate.The humanistic approach centers on empathic listening, exploration of values, and reflective conversation. This orientation supports open dialogue and self-exploration and can be suited to video, phone, or live chat formats depending on the pace and depth a person prefers.
He works collaboratively with adults to choose the format and rhythm that fit their life and goals. Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how sessions are scheduled and conducted.
What is his professional background and experience?
Michael Mcintosh has 16 years of experience and holds a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He focuses on working with adults.
What credentials and licenses does he hold?
He is licensed as IA Psychologist 126366 and NC Psychologist 3995.
Which languages does he speak?
The profile lists English as the language he uses in sessions.
Where is he located?
He is based in Iowa.
How can sessions be conducted?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept clients outside his country?
The profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
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