Mike Smukler Psychotherapy

At some point, many people begin to feel stuck. Sometimes the problem is clear. Other times there is only a quiet sense that something is not working the way it should. Therapy offers a place to slow down and look carefully at what is actually going on. When there is room to look honestly, what once felt confusing or overwhelming often begins to make more sense. ~ Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. ~ Many of the patterns that trouble us operate automatically. The mind reacts quickly and repeats familiar responses, even when they are no longer helpful. Anger, in particular, can be one of these. Over time those patterns settle in. They can also loosen. ~ Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone. ~ In therapy we look at these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment. As understanding grows, a clearer perspective emerges. When we can meet life as it is, we tend to move through it more freely. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nearly two decades of clinical experience across private practice, outpatient care, community programs, and interdisciplinary teams. I have also held supervisory and leadership roles, supporting clinicians and programs in developing ethical practice. If you are interested in working together, you are welcome to reach out for an initial conversation. A brief consultation can help us see whether this feels like the right fit. I offer telehealth sessions on Saturday mornings. Fees My practice is primarily private pay. Please contact me for current rates. I am in network with BlueCross BlueShield and can provide documentation for out of network reimbursement with other plans. A limited number of reduced fee spaces are reserved for people who may benefit from this work but for whom the full fee would be difficult.