Michael Willis, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Michael Willis

Focus areas

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Depression

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Bipolar Disorder

Work-Related Counseling

Anxiety

Codependency

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Emotionally Focused

Christian Counseling

Existential

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Experiential Therapy

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michael Willis

Hi, my name is Michael Willis, Sr., and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Saint Mary's University. My base is in Los Angeles; however, I work with clients throughout the state of California via Telehealth. My approach My approach to the client is generally organic. The theoretical orientation I use is specific to the client's needs and the therapeutic alliance that has been built. Though I am a proponent of humanistic therapies (namely: Person-Centered, Existential, and Narrative Therapy), I also wield strength in working with Cognitive Behavior Therapy when warranted. My aim is to use a strength-based approach to help clients achieve their goals. My focus I have had good success working with clients who have suffered from Adverse Childhood Experiences, Acute Stress, Trauma, Depression, and Generalized Anxiety. I'm keen on helping clients build toolboxes filled with coping strategies that they can utilize during times of distress, helping to build an internal locus of control as they actuate toward potential. My communication style My communication style is open and present. I am an active listener who displays respect and absolute positive regard for the client. A therapy session is an office where there is a no-judgment zone. In this office, the client is the expert on their life story, and I, the therapist, am the learner. Together, we will gain insights that will lead to solutions that help the client surmount their presenting issues. My journey to mental healthcare A desire to make a difference for those who grew up in impoverished neighborhoods and marginalized societies-who suffer Adverse Childhood Experiences leading to a plethora of other issues (low self-value, low self-esteem, stunted emotional development, etc.)-fueled my interest in becoming a clinical therapist. I am driven by a desire to effect change that will cause some to actuate to a higher level of functioning.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

Mount Saint Mary's University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1528540382

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Michael Willis works with Rula Health - San Jose.

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