Michael Asuncion
he/him
About
Michael
I believe that at the end of the day, we all want three things: to be seen, heard and valued. It is an honor and a privilege to hold a safe space where my clients can soften to reconnect with their most authentic selves, free of judgement and full of curiosity about all facets of their lives. In an increasingly disconnected world, the power of sincere connection and honest conversation cannot be understated. I’m looking forward to meeting you and joining you on your path to healing.
Outside of the virtual therapy room, you can generally find me cooking with a podcast in my ear or playing with my son. I also enjoy many different forms of visual storytelling, including but not limited to movies, TV, and video games. I also have a great appreciation for music, especially pop punk, jazz, soul, soundtracks/film scores & basically anything that came out of the 1980’s. I enjoy being in community among fellow fans at concerts, conventions and Disneyland.
I identify as Filipinx/Asian-American. I am a cisgender, heterosexual male and identify as an ally of the LGBTQIA+ communities. Though I myself am not religious, I was raised Catholic and it is important to me to honor and respect the various ways in which my clients choose to engage with their faith/spirituality.
Michael
treats clients with
Cultural or Racial Identity
Life Transitions
Substance Use
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Childhood Challenges
ADHD
Grief and Loss
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Sex/Intimacy
Relationship Difficulties
Gender Identity
Trauma and PTSD
Anger
Autism
Communities
Michael
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Religion
Approaches
Michael
can use
Psychodynamic
Psychoanalytic
Narrative Therapy
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Michael
education and experience
- Clinician at Clarity Counseling - Davis, CA
- Clinician at Izzo Marriage and Family Therapy - San Mateo, CA
- School Safety Advocate & Clinician at YMCA Youth Service Bureaus - South San Francisco, CA
- MA in Counseling Psychology - University of San Francisco
- BA in Psychology - San Francisco State University
Michael
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