Dr. Michael Becerra, LPC
Narrative-minded LPC focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Dr. Michael Becerra |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Louisiana |
| Licensed in | Georgia, New Jersey, Louisiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Michael
Dr. Michael Becerra helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, parenting concerns, career changes, and questions about identity and intimacy. He also supports clients facing sleeping problems, anger, ADHD-related struggles, and issues tied to life purpose and midlife transitions.
Dr. Michael Becerra holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana. He brings 14 years of experience in community settings, schools, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation agencies.
Background and approach
His background includes work with immigration-related concerns and a period living in Colombia, where he worked with intercultural couples and US expats. That time informs his approach to cultural context and life transitions. His style is laid back and interactive.
Sessions tend to be conversational and collaborative. He listens for the stories people tell about their lives and helps them see different ways to move forward. He uses Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe the problems that have taken center stage in their stories.
He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical steps that can lead to change. Together these approaches aim to shift perspective and build workable plans. Clients can expect straightforward, goal-oriented sessions that mix listening with concrete problem solving.
Dr. Becerra emphasizes empowerment, helping people find motivation and confidence as they tackle everyday challenges. He welcomes discussion about goals and methods up front and works with each person to shape therapy around their needs and pace.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Self esteem among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michael directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michael directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Solution-Focused Work Online
Dr. Becerra draws on Narrative Therapy to help people notice and revise the stories that shape their daily experience. This approach looks at how problems are framed and helps clients find alternative narratives that open up new choices. Solution-Focused Therapy complements that work by zeroing in on small, practical changes and the strategies that have worked before to build momentum.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then try methods that fit those needs. Over time the plan can shift based on what proves useful and realistic for the client.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for fuller conversation and visual connection, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is needed, live chat lets people have a brief focused exchange, and text messaging supports ongoing check-ins or coaching-style prompts. These options offer flexibility to match therapy to a person's schedule and communication style.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, career transitions, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and questions about life purpose and aging.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is laid back and interactive, with conversational sessions that combine listening and practical planning.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of experience working in community programs, school districts, college campuses, and vocational rehabilitation agencies, and spent time working abroad in Colombia.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC with licensure in New Jersey and Georgia, and he practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are offered and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
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