Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, State of Illinois #180010064
Clinical Director and Founder of Semillas Counseling PLLC.
My personal mission is my passion to create a safe and meaningful therapeutic experience, generating a greater sense of self-acceptance and self-awareness, to improve the quality of your relationships. Working collaboratively with each couple, I strive to foster a deeper sense of intimacy, commitment, and connection that will last a lifetime. I incorporate a caring, directive, solution-oriented approach to minimize the disconnection and expedite the healing process.
I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years, working in a private practice setting for over 6 years with a strong emphasis in working with couples and families in distress.
My approach incorporates training from the Evanston Family Therapy Center, Gottman Institute, Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Couples Institute. I am also trained in EMDR, a technique which can decrease symptoms and advance the therapeutic process. I am also a Certified Trainer of Mental Health First Aid (Adult) and also a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator.
Education: B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Community Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University.
Services available in English and Spanish.
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Michael has also been recipient of Merlin W. Schultz Professional Development Grants awarded by the Schultz Foundation for Advancing Counseling. The Schultz Foundation facilitates positive change by ensuring that counselors and organizations are equipped to handle the emotional and social needs facing families and individuals across Illinois.
Michael incorporates the Prepare/Enrich Model in premarital, relationship and marriage counseling. To learn more about this model click here.
Semillas Counseling PLLC now offers telehealth sessions to clients as an alternative
to an in-office visit, which can enable you to connect with our clinicians
while reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 or further illness.
Conflict Resolution
Couples in Distress
Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence
Conflict Resolution
Couples in Distress
Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence
Adults Coping with Trauma or Abuse
Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy
Clients in Distress or Crisis
Couples in Distress
Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
Grief and Loss
Relationship Issues
Adults Coping with Trauma or Abuse
Communication and Conflict Resolution
Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy
Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
Self-Esteem Development
Stress Management
Trauma/Abuse
Adults Coping with Trauma or Abuse
Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy Clients in Distress or Crisis
Couples in Distress
Depressive & Anxiety Disorders
Grief and Loss
Relationship Issues
Conflict Resolution
Couples in Distress
Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence
Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Adults Coping with Trauma or Abuse
Relationship Issues
Young Adult Adjustment & Transition Issues
Anger Management/Coping Skills
Anxiety & Depressive Disorders
Life Transitions
Millennials and Emerging Adults
Relationship Problems
Self-Esteem Development
Stress Management
Trauma/Abuse
Adults Coping with Trauma or Abuse
Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy
Clients in Distress or Crisis
Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Grief and Loss
Millennials and Emerging Adults
Relationship Issues
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Semillas Counseling PLLC
737 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611
773 789-9775
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