Mitchell Pohl
He/Him, he/him
About
Mitchell
I strive to help my clients become more of who they want to be and who they deeply are, at their core. We all have a "True Self" underneath the struggles, the wounds, and the traumas that we've experienced...often, it's about cutting through the "noise" to help us access what has been buried for so long. Starting therapy/counseling can be scary for a lot of reasons, and I believe without exception that my clients are brave for having the courage to face their fears and challenges. I've been told by my clients that I am an empowering and encouraging voice on their path towards change and healing, and that definitely puts a smile on my face and in my soul. On the more technical side of things, I use a combination of theories (with fun acronyms such as IFS, DBT, and CBT) to help tailor my approach to the person in front of me...because I know that everyone is unique, and deserves an approach that honors that reality. Bring who you are, and come as you are...and I promise to meet you where you're at. We're two humans that are in this together. Thanks for the privilege and opportunity to walk with you in this season of your life!!
When I'm not doing my dream job (my first career was in the service industry, and I still can't believe that I now get paid to enjoy what I do for a living!), I find that my favorite "hobby" is being a father and a husband. Family is definitely first for me. I also find great comfort, meaning, and inspiration from my faith. When there is free time (some weeks I ask, "What is that?"), I really enjoy sports (watching and playing), reading fiction and therapy books, watching a great movie or show, playing guitar or drums, spending time with family and friends, cooking or baking, and being sarcastic (maybe that one should have been listed second, if it was all in the order of importance).
Mitchell
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Anger
Relationship Difficulties
Childhood Challenges
Trauma and PTSD
Communities
Mitchell
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Veterans
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion
Approaches
Mitchell
can use
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Mitchell
education and experience
- Behavioral Health Specialist at MemorialCare Medical Group
- Mental Health and Wellness Clinician at Mission Hospital IOP and PHP programs (adolescent and adult)
- Outpatient Clinical Therapist at The Guidance Center
- Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling, Hope International University
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University
- Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, Northridge
Mitchell
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