Therapist profile
Dr. Michael Becerra
Calm, practical support for life transitions
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- Interactive counseling
- Narrative focus
- Solution-oriented
About Michael
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and has 14 years of work in community settings, school districts, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation programs. He has lived and worked abroad, including six years in Colombia, where he worked with intercultural couples and U.S. expats. That background informs his interest in relationship dynamics and adapting to new stages of life.
His style is laid back and interactive. He draws on narrative therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves. He also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical strategies, and a respectful, growth-oriented attitude. He frames challenges as life tasks people can learn to navigate rather than failures to avoid. Many clients appreciate working on motivation, confidence, intimacy-related concerns, sleeping problems, anger, and midlife questions.
People looking for someone experienced with LGBT concerns, ADHD, family of origin issues, aging, or career transitions may find his background relevant. He works from Louisiana and offers services in English. To begin, follow the site's booking flow and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Narrative and Practical Work Delivered Online
Dr. Becerra uses narrative therapy to help people notice and reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That approach looks at how past events and family of origin patterns shape current choices and reactions. It can be useful for relationship concerns, identity questions, and life transitions.He also draws on solution-focused therapy, which centers on identifying specific, achievable steps. This method aims to find small changes that lead to clearer momentum on goals like sleep routines, relationship conversations, or career decisions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Work can shift over time as priorities change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, and keep check-ins shorter when that suits a person's day. It also makes it simpler to continue care during life transitions and relocations when a licensed professional is available in the same jurisdiction.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Georgia, New Jersey, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family-origin concerns, career changes, self-esteem, anger, sleeping problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His manner is laid back and interactive. He uses a growth-oriented, humanistic outlook alongside narrative and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try small changes.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of experience working in community programs, schools, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation settings.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices from Louisiana and holds an LPC credential. He is also licensed in New Jersey and Georgia as noted in his background.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients according to the listed information.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.