≈ STREAMS OF SERENITY COUNSELING
ABOUT S.O.S COUNSELING
SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, EMOTIONS & GROWTH
Our space is a place to pause, reflect, and rediscover your inner strength. Here, every step you take is honored, and every emotion you experience is met with compassion and understanding. We believe that growth is not always linear, but every ripple in your journey carries meaning. With a supportive guide by your side, you can move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose.
Meet Michael
≈ LICENSED MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST
Meet Michael: Michael is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in North Carolina. Raised in the North Raleigh area, he earned his Master’s degree from SEBTS in Wake Forest. However, Michael’s expertise extends far beyond the classroom.
His journey into therapy began long before graduate school, rooted in his own life experiences. Having navigated significant personal challenges, Michael spent years working with diverse therapists and modalities. These experiences didn’t just shape his career—they ignited a deep passion for helping others find their way through the dark.
Michael believes that our core beliefs are the foundation of our lives. He leans into an open, authentic therapeutic environment, utilizing appropriate self-disclosure to build genuine connections. By exploring how we view ourselves, others, and our place in the “greater story,” he helps clients find meaning and purpose in their own journeys.
MORE THAN A THERAPIST ; JOURNEY OF HEALING
Michael’s vision for Streams of Serenity Counseling is born from a blend of clinical training, internships, and deep personal history. His career is a tribute to the resilient spirits he has encountered along the way—and a dedication to those who are still searching for their path. Attempting to live a life of gratitude, Michael honors the therapists who once helped light his own way.
He is a firm believer in the power of redemption and a “good comeback story.” Michael’s life is shared with his wife, Summer, a Registered Dietitian who shares his dedication to mental health. Together, along with their dog Rosie, they are committed to supporting individuals struggling with mental health issues. We invite you to connect with us. Let us provide the guidance you need as you navigate your own journey toward healing.
Our Counseling Services
CHRISTIAN INTEGRATIONIST/FAITH
NARRATIVE THERAPY & COUNSELING
FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY FOR YOU
INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS)
SOLUTION FOCUSED THERAPY
EMOTION FOCUSED THERAPY (EFT)
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT)
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT)
Guided Toward Clarity
Michael takes the approach that these modalities and most concepts in psychology have something to offer us that can be beneficial and can enhance our lives. If there is one in particular that you do or don’t want incorporated into your own personal therapy please let him know. Michael believes in client directed therapy and always wants to hear from you and your feedback as far as goals for therapy and how to get there.
