- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
About Michael
Dr. Michael Black is a Colorado psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0001906) with 20 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, coaching, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting questions, self-esteem and career matters. He also addresses issues like attachment problems, blended family stress, caregiver strain, codependency, commitment and communication problems, infidelity, and guilt and shame.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on understanding patterns in relationships and feelings, and on practical steps people can try between meetings. He draws on client-centered work to follow the client’s concerns, and uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Dr. Black also brings attachment-based and emotionally-focused ways of looking at relationship cycles. That means he pays attention to how early bonds and current connection patterns shape what people feel and how they act. He includes existential perspectives when people want to talk about life meaning, choice, and responsibility.
People can expect a mix of talking, reflection, and specific strategies to practice outside sessions. He offers coaching-style support for career or role transitions alongside therapy for emotional concerns. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules an initial session. International clients may be seen, and sessions are conducted in English.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Black uses attachment-based ideas to map how connection patterns show up in relationships. That approach looks at how the way people relate affects their feelings and reactions and helps with relationship stress, commitment issues, and intimacy concerns.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test small behavioral changes. CBT is practical for anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and for shifting self-critical or shame-driven thinking. In online work he pairs discussion with short exercises to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He aims to match methods to a person’s goals, preferences, and life situation, and will discuss which combination of attachment, CBT, or emotionally-focused ideas fits best. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use video for deeper interaction or a phone check-in when bandwidth or a shorter appointment is preferable.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy questions, parenting, career matters, and issues such as infidelity, codependency, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and attachment-focused ideas to help clients understand where guilt or shame comes from and try different responses.
How much experience does this clinician have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience as a psychologist practicing in Colorado.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0001906 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.