Michael Buenaventura, LPC, CO | Psychotherapist

About Michael Buenaventura

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michael Buenaventura

Hello, I'm Michael. My approach to counseling and psychotherapy is informed by extensive graduate and professional training as well as my own life experiences. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with an MA, I use a scientific and evidence-based approach to empower individuals to foster change and acceptance in their own lives. However, I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of this process. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of populations and demographics in hospital, community, home, school, and military settings. My diverse background also includes roles as a banker, athletic coach, and military officer. These experiences have shaped who I am as a counselor and have given me a particular empathy for minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and military clients. While I have a special understanding of these groups, I consider myself a generalist in my ability to relate to people from all walks of life. I offer individual therapy to clients of all ages, from children to adults, and address clinical issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as behavioral and attentional issues. I also work with couples and families to resolve relationship conflicts. Often, clinical issues are intertwined with problems related to career, identity, sense of purpose, interpersonal relationships, anger, compulsions, and more. When working with me, you can expect a collaborative approach where we set goals together, identify steps to reach those goals, and find the motivation to take those steps while addressing any obstacles that may arise. My aim is to create a supportive environment where you feel heard and understood, and where we can work together to achieve meaningful change. If you're ready to take the next step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life, I invite you to reach out. Let's embark on this journey together.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Sondermind 19

Education and training

University Of New Orleans, Med

NPI number

1598201881

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What practice does Michael Buenaventura work with?

Michael Buenaventura works with Sondermind 19.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michael Buenaventura?

Michael Buenaventura frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Michael Buenaventura on their profile.