Michael Reina, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Michael Reina

Focus areas

Anxiety

Codependency

Life Coaching

Bipolar Disorder

Coping Mechanism Development

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

EMDR

Culturally Sensitive

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Buddhist

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michael Reina

Hi there, I'm Michael! Hello, my name is Michael Angelo Reina, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 35 years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups. I earned my Master's in Counselor Education from San Diego State University. I have specialized in severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar conditions, and also work with adults healing from traumatic past experiences, depression, and anxiety. My approach My therapeutic approach is compassionate and client-centered. I empower clients to identify what they need help with and make a plan to find answers. I have used somatic, energetic, and cognitive approaches such as bioenergetics, TFT, EMDR, CBT, and DBT techniques to help clients achieve their goals. I am currently training in EMDR and find it a powerful approach to healing trauma. My focus My focus is on adults going through life transitions and challenges, often manifesting as anxiety, depression, and obsessive or self-destructive behaviors. I help clients navigate these periods by building trust in themselves and fostering confidence in their decisions. I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for individuals to get help during life's greatest challenges. My communication style My communication style is calm, open, and direct. I want clients to feel comfortable, safe, supported, and accepted so they can truly be themselves during therapy. I pride myself on listening without judgment. My journey to mental healthcare A native of Southern California, I am an adventurous spirit who has traveled and lived abroad in Sicily and the Netherlands, gaining insight into how diverse yet connected we all are. I believe in compassion, understanding, and pragmatism, and I love supporting others to better understand their difficulties and life challenges.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

San Diego State University, Master's in Counselor Education

NPI number

1639889124

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What practice does Michael Reina work with?

Michael Reina works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michael Reina?

Michael Reina frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Michael Reina on their profile.