About Michael
Michael Gerber helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and major life changes. He writes plainly and listens carefully so concerns are easy to talk about. He aims to make the first steps toward change less overwhelming and more manageable.
He is a California psychologist with 20 years of experience. Michael focuses on self-esteem, motivation, and coping skills that people can use between sessions. He also works with issues linked to mood, life purpose, and midlife transitions.
How Michael works
His practice pays attention to how relationships and early attachment shape current struggles. He uses approaches that encourage clear thinking and practical problem solving. Sessions often include talking through patterns, testing small changes, and building everyday habits that reduce stress.
Michael has additional experience with aging and geriatric matters, chronic pain and illness, substance use concerns, body image, and family of origin issues. He also addresses isolation, communication problems, codependency, and feelings of guilt and shame. People who choose him can expect straightforward guidance and a calm, respectful tone.
He focuses on what matters most to each person and helps set goals that fit real life. The overall aim is steady progress toward better daily functioning and a clearer sense of direction.
Michael lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | CA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How his approaches work online
Attachment-based work looks at how early connections shape current relationships and feelings. Online sessions can help people notice recurring patterns and try new ways of relating in their day-to-day life. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. That approach helps people feel heard and then name what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Sessions are collaborative, and treatment plans can shift as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, and keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work when travel or distance would otherwise interrupt care.
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