- Licensed inColorado
- LicensePSY.0001906
- NPI 1124967252
- Experience20+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Michael
Dr. Michael Black helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or difficult life changes. He works with individuals facing relationship strain, parenting questions, grief, career crossroads, and issues around intimacy and commitment.
He offers straightforward, respectful support and practical steps to move forward. With 20 years of experience as a Colorado psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0001906), Dr. Black adapts sessions to each person’s needs.
He listens closely, clarifies what matters most, and builds a plan that fits daily life.
Background and approach
Conversations are direct and focused on realistic next steps. He often uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand patterns in close relationships. He also draws on client-centered work to keep the process collaborative.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used where changing thoughts and habits can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Many clients come with family-of-origin concerns, blended family stress, or caregiving burdens, and he addresses these issues in practical ways. He also helps people coping with infidelity, divorce or separation, and other sudden changes.
Sessions aim to strengthen communication, reduce shame and guilt, and rebuild trust in oneself. Dr. Black encourages skill-building for everyday situations, whether that means handling a difficult conversation, managing impulsivity, or planning career moves.
Credentials
- Psychologist (Colorado)
- License PSY.0001906 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1124967252 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coaching
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online relationship and life work
Dr. Black uses attachment-based ideas to help people see how early bonds shape current relationships. This approach looks at patterns of closeness and distance and helps clients try new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the session on the person's own goals and experiences. That means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what matters, and supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral experiments that reduce anxiety and lift mood.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. This keeps therapy relevant and practical over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls can fit into a lunch break or reduce bandwidth needs, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on meaningful change.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Dr. Black address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting and fatherhood concerns, grief, intimacy issues, career decisions, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines a direct, respectful approach with collaborative conversation. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and building practical skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience in clinical work and coaching, practicing in Colorado as a licensed psychologist.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Colorado psychologist, listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0001906, and works from Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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