About Michael
Michael Morar is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He has nine years of clinical experience and helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and depression. His manner is warm and conversational and he aims to make difficult topics easier to talk about.
He focuses on clear, practical steps rather than labels. Sessions are collaborative - the person and therapist decide on small goals together.
Background and approach
Michael often uses brief behavior experiments and focused conversations to test what might help in daily life. Michael likes to keep things simple and respectful. He avoids stigmatizing language and listens for what matters most to each person.
That approach can help when someone feels stuck by guilt, shame, isolation, or a history of emotional harm. He also brings ideas from narrative and Jungian approaches to help people reframe their stories and understand deeper patterns. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are used when someone wants clearer direction or help with change-related choices.
Sessions work best when people leave with one or two concrete things to try between appointments. Michael supports people as they test those steps, adjust plans, and build confidence to handle stress, relationship strains, or substance concerns.
Approach and online care that fits your life
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities in each session. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people set goals that feel meaningful. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns because it follows what the person needs in the moment.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and ways to notice thoughts and sensations. These techniques can reduce reactivity and support coping with anxiety or difficult memories. Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and try different perspectives when old stories cause pain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try ideas collaboratively, and adjust methods based on your goals and what feels most helpful. That shared decision-making helps shape a plan that suits your pace and values.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which let people match sessions to daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can fit a short break or use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, ongoing support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
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What this therapist works with
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- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- California, Texas
- Languages
- English
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