- Anger and stress
- Solution-focused work
- Narrative approaches
About Michael
Dr. Michael Becerra is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience based in Louisiana. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career changes, sleeping problems, self-esteem, and life transitions. He also lists work with LGBT concerns, depression, ADHD, coaching, and midlife issues.
He has practiced in community settings, school districts, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation. He has held licenses in New Jersey and Georgia as well as Louisiana, and he spent six years living in Colombia working with intercultural couples and U.S. expats adjusting to life abroad. He draws on those varied settings when helping people with practical life problems.
His counseling style is laid-back and interactive. He names Adlerian ideas as an influence - focusing on growth, social interest, and tackling life tasks like work and relationships. He also uses solution-focused methods and narrative perspectives to help people reframe problems and identify small steps that lead to change.
Sessions tend to concentrate on concrete goals, clarifying what matters, and trying specific strategies between meetings. He encourages clients to notice patterns in their stories and test new ways of handling anger, frustration, or ongoing stress. The work is collaborative and action-oriented, with attention to the real pressures people face at home and at work.
People who want direct, practical conversations about managing anger, improving relationships, or moving through life transitions may find his approach helpful. He invites anyone ready to begin to use the appointment process to set a first session.
How Narrative and Solution-Focused Work Translate Online
He uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, then find alternative ways to describe problems such as chronic anger or recurring conflict. Narrative work can help separate a person from a problem and open space for new actions.He also applies Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical changes that lead toward clearer goals. This approach focuses on strengths and short-term steps, which can be useful for workplace frustration, sleep disruption, or quick behavior adjustments related to anger.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. He looks for concrete measures of progress and adapts plans as needed.
Confirm the session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Discussing practical scheduling needs and preferred session rhythms helps sessions slot into work breaks, evenings, or other routines without assuming a specific format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Georgia, New Jersey, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger as part of a broader set of issues including stress, relationships, intimacy-related problems, parenting strain, and workplace frustration.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a laid-back, interactive style and combines Adlerian ideas with Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy to set goals and reframe problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of counseling experience across community agencies, schools, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation settings.
What credentials and location information are on record?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in New Jersey (NJ LPC), Georgia (GA LPC), and practices in Louisiana.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.