About Me
My Journey ~ Becoming A Holistic Counselor & Life Coach
I worked as a Retail Store Manager with Radio Shack in 1992 and took a class at William Paterson University: Introduction To Social Work. One day, a woman was yelling at her son in my store and starting to hit him with great force. It bothered me, and I could not figure out what to do. That night in class, I asked my professor what she would do in that same situation. She replied flatly, “Quit your job and become a Social Worker.” I did. I quit my job of eight years, and that’s how this started… sort of.
Michael has been a Counselor, Coach, Social Worker, Community Organizer, Educator, Writer, and Reiki Master for thirty years. He promotes peace, integrity, and safety through Counseling, Reiki, Movement, Meditation, and as a Conscious Dance Host and DJ. Along with his Private Practice, Michael is the Program Manager at Dance New England, a volunteer-centered non-profit that hosts dance events cultivating a vibrant multi-generational community. Michael has received training from H.H. the Dalai Lama, The Gottman Institute, and other revered Teachers and Healers. He is an Ordained Minister of Natural Healing from The Seminary Training Program. Michael has been clean and sober since 1989 and practices Meditation, Reiki, Yoga, and Dance/Movement daily.
I’ve tried to the point of breaking, to find my way in this world flying solo, but it didn’t work. I am not an expert on anything. I have clarity about us humans and what works and doesn’t; I am not always right, but at least headed in the right direction. I listen a lot and effectively, even though I talk a lot. I’m intense, fun, funny, and incredibly resourceful. I’ve survived deserts (The Gobi), addictions (who hasn’t), recovery, therapy (she was persistent), success (professional, personal & spiritual), injury (back, spine), loss (too many to list), gifts (wisdom, intuition, intelligence, creativity) and obstacles (wisdom, intuition, intelligence, creativity, ego, arrogance, ignorance). Still standing. Stand with me! I’m good at what I do.
The job titles and descriptions change, but my work is the same: listening, sharing, holding, breathing, meditating, laughing, crying, and caring.
My work is Brief Holistic Counseling/Coaching. We will typically work together for six to nine months, depending on your treatment plan and what is needed. You will be given “homework assignments” to work on between sessions. These “assignments” will be a mix of internal(reflection/awareness) and external(research/actions) to aid in your growth and development. My experience over the last twenty-five years has demonstrated that the work between sessions creates momentum, hope, and focus on achieving what we are working on quickly. This is what makes Brief Holistic Counseling so effective! When we have an “expiration date”, we become highly motivated to succeed and shift the challenges we are experiencing!
Providence Holistic Counselor, Coach & Reiki Location and Rates
My office is in Warren, RI. I do not accept insurance. I offer a sliding scale fee ($95-$175) based on your own discernment of need. I accept cash, checks, Venmo, Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, and PayPal.
I invite you to contact me to see if we are a good fit to work together.