Michael Hodson, LMFT

Michael Hodson, LMFT

Psychotherapist
3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Oceanside, CA
Michael Hodson helps individuals and couples across California navigate anxiety, relationship strain, and life’s most challenging transitions with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for change. As a Marriage & Family Therapist with LifeStance Health, he provides individual therapy and couples therapy for teens, young adults, and adults throughout CA who are seeking meaningful, lasting growth. His work is grounded in evidence-based mental health treatment while honoring each client’s unique story and values. Michael specializes in Anxiety, Depression, and Couple’s Issues, supporting clients who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or disconnected in their relationships. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Couples/Marital Counseling to help clients build emotional regulation skills, improve communication, and strengthen resilience. Whether addressing alcohol and drug use concerns, grief, men’s issues, or major life transitions, he offers structured guidance balanced with genuine empathy. He also provides Christian Counseling and faith-based treatment for those who wish to incorporate spirituality into their therapy experience. Michael works with teens (15–17), young adults, and adults, and has experience serving Military/Veterans, First Responders, and individuals connected to Adoption and Foster Care systems. He understands the cultural and occupational stressors these communities often face and tailors treatment to meet their specific needs. His approach emphasizes accountability, insight, and practical strategies that clients can apply in everyday life. Outside the therapy room, Michael enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, solving puzzles, camping with his family, spending time with his dogs, exploring his eclectic music collection, and pursuing lifelong learning. His personal philosophy—“Never Stop Learning; Never Stop Growing”—reflects the mindset he brings to his clinical work.
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About Michael Hodson

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transition
Anxiety
Depression
Men's Mental Health Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michael Hodson

Michael Hodson helps individuals and couples across California navigate anxiety, relationship strain, and life’s most challenging transitions with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for change. As a Marriage & Family Therapist with LifeStance Health, he provides individual therapy and couples therapy for teens, young adults, and adults throughout CA who are seeking meaningful, lasting growth. His work is grounded in evidence-based mental health treatment while honoring each client’s unique story and values. Michael specializes in Anxiety, Depression, and Couple’s Issues, supporting clients who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or disconnected in their relationships. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Couples/Marital Counseling to help clients build emotional regulation skills, improve communication, and strengthen resilience. Whether addressing alcohol and drug use concerns, grief, men’s issues, or major life transitions, he offers structured guidance balanced with genuine empathy. He also provides Christian Counseling and faith-based treatment for those who wish to incorporate spirituality into their therapy experience. Michael works with teens (15–17), young adults, and adults, and has experience serving Military/Veterans, First Responders, and individuals connected to Adoption and Foster Care systems. He understands the cultural and occupational stressors these communities often face and tailors treatment to meet their specific needs. His approach emphasizes accountability, insight, and practical strategies that clients can apply in everyday life. Outside the therapy room, Michael enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, solving puzzles, camping with his family, spending time with his dogs, exploring his eclectic music collection, and pursuing lifelong learning. His personal philosophy—“Never Stop Learning; Never Stop Growing”—reflects the mindset he brings to his clinical work.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Gambling Addiction
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Gambling Addiction
New Patient Visit

Office location

Michael Hodson, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2
3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Southern California Seminary, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1427907617

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Michael Hodson has 2 office locations in Oceanside, view full addresses on Michael Hodson's profile.

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

What languages does Michael Hodson speak?

Michael Hodson speaks English.

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