Michael Southerland, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Michael Southerland

Focus areas

Anxiety

Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Exposure Response Prevention

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gottman Method

Emotionally Focused

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Gay

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michael Southerland

Hello, my name is Michael and I believe in the power of human potential. I have 36 years of experience in working with people, 16 years as an MFT. I have experiences in all types of psychotherapy from problems with depression to couples and family. I believe in unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy as the most important tools of a therapist. You will find no judgement here. I received an MS degree from California State University in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Philosophy degree in Psychology from Walden University. Let's be real. This does not make me a good therapist. Life and experience add to the education to produce the type of therapy that can help almost anyone. I am very laid back and easy going. I believe laughter is very healing. I poke fun at life and myself to help me make my point. However, you are in the driver's seat. Only you can know what you want and need. Let's find out together.

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After scheduling your appointment through Zocdoc, you will receive a follow-up email from Tava with instructions to complete the necessary registration in our patient portal, including insurance and payment details. Placing a credit card on file is required to process insurance billing and any applicable deductible-related charges. Please complete your registration within 24 hours to ensure a smooth check-in and avoid delays in accessing care. If registration is not completed in time, we may not be able to verify your insurance coverage, which could result in unexpected out-of-pocket costs for your visit. Per our office policies, a fee may be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Popular visit reasons

Anger Management

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Panic Attack

Psychotherapy

Stress

Therapy

Anger Management

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Office location

Michael Southerland, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

Tava Health

15235 Burbank Blvd Ste A4, Los Angeles, CA 91411

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Education and background

Practice names

Tava Health

Education and training

california state university los angeles, Master's in Science
Walden University, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1245365824

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Michael Southerland?

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Is Michael Southerland accepting new patients?

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What practice does Michael Southerland work with?

Michael Southerland works with Tava Health.

Where is Michael Southerland's office located?

Michael Southerland has 2 office locations, including in Markleeville and Los Angeles, view full addresses on Michael Southerland's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michael Southerland?

Michael Southerland frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Stress, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Michael Southerland on their profile.