Michael Cooter, MSSW, LCSW, PLLC

My most curious question is: what do you want? how do you want to be different? What do you want your life to reflect about you, what you care about, what your values are? Therapists can be honest, truthful and direct with clients. I have a commitment to be direct with empathy and compassion to each and every client I work with in my office. Therapy can be solution focused with a clearly defined plan driven by the client. Vague goals, vague results. Today. most clients seeking therapy are seeking relief and understanding within a reasonable period of time. Again, that timeframe should be determined by the client.

My career in behavioral health is my second career. I worked within the retail industry for approximately 18 years - holding positions of store manager, executive buyer, district manager. Thus, I bring real-life experience which benefits the client. I have now been practicing for over twenty-two years. My training is specifically in the area of trauma.

I understand the struggle when attempting to cope with transitions, loss, betrayal, changes. I understand what hopelessness does to the narrative in one's mind. I know the impact of shame. I also know there is healing and relief. I support you to begin that healing journey now.