Dr. Michael Black, CO Psychologist
Practical, story-focused therapy for life changes
Details
| Name | Dr. Michael Black |
|---|---|
| Credentials | CO Psychologist |
| Based in | Colorado |
| Licensed in | Colorado |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Michael
Dr. Michael Black welcomes people who are feeling stuck, anxious, or weighed down by life changes. He writes plainly and listens closely to understand what someone is trying to fix.
He aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear. He has practiced as a psychologist in Colorado for 20 years and holds the credential CO Psychologist PSY.0001906. His work covers stress, anxiety, depression, and a wide range of relationship and family concerns.
Background and approach
He also offers coaching for career questions and life transitions. In sessions he focuses on the story a person brings and how that story shapes their choices. He uses Narrative Therapy to look at the threads people tell about themselves and their relationships.
That helps people spot patterns and try new ways of being. He combines that with Attachment-Based ideas to understand how early bonds influence current connections. He also draws on Client-Centered methods to make conversation straightforward and grounded in the person’s goals.
Cognitive Behavioral tools are used when practical changes to thinking and behavior are helpful. Dr. Black keeps the room focused on what a person wants to change.
He helps set small, realistic steps and checks in on progress. Sessions aim to be practical, respectful, and rooted in everyday needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coaching
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- 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
How therapy approaches translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses; online sessions can help people notice those patterns and try new ways of relating. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories someone tells about themselves and their life; over video or messages a person can retell parts of their story and explore alternate narratives. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's goals and experiences, offering steady listening and reflection to support whatever issue is most important. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adapt the plan as progress is seen. Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls let people read facial cues and hold longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quieter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins or flexible scheduling easier and can fit around work or caregiving demands. These options give more ways to keep therapy consistent while matching how someone prefers to communicate.Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, intimacy issues, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a narrative, attachment-informed, and client-centered style that focuses on the stories people tell and practical steps they can try.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience as a psychologist practicing in Colorado.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0001906 and practices in Colorado.
Can people who speak other languages connect with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients who can work in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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