Michael Joanitis, APCC, Associate Psychotherapist

APCC, Associate Psychotherapist

Accepts ages: 16-65+

OTHER, Magelan (for psychiatric evaluations only), Magelan, PPO at the end of Blue Shield, Medi-Cal Anthem Blue Cross, Medi-Cal Health Net, Medi-Cal Kaiser, Straight Medi-Cal, Magellan, United Health Care (UHC), Motion Pictures, Lakeside/Regal, Sierra Medical, Lyra, Oscar, Kaiser, United Behavioral Health, UMR, Optum, Medicare, MediNcrease Health Plans (MNH), TriWest, IMCS, Managed Health Network (Health Net), Tricare

In-person and Telehealth

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Treatment Areas

PTSD/Trauma Relationship Issues and Family Conflict Parenting Life Transitions and Discovering Purpose Sexual Trauma Grief and Loss Couples Therapy Spirituality Depression Anxiety ADHD

About Me

Michael specializes in providing a holistic therapeutic approach to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the world around them to improve their overall well-being. Michael has worked with a diverse population and has a high level of cultural competency. Utilizing evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness and solution focused therapies, Michael has worked with client experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, sexual issues, relationship issues, and trauma. Michael also specializes in working with people who desire spiritual integration. With 20 years of experience working in various ministerial roles, Michael has a deep understanding of the role that faith plays in lives of many people and is skilled at helping clients of all faith backgrounds integrate their unique spiritual worldview in the therapeutic process. Michael`s clinical experience includes working with adults at Emmaus Road Counseling Center in Santa Ana, providing spiritually integrated psychotherapy to a diverse client population.

Goals

Increasing Self-Awareness, Strengthening Coping Skills, Stress Management, Providing a Safe and Trusting Therapeutic Relationship, Increase Self-Worth.

Education

Concordia University Irvine
  • Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
Evangel University
  • Bachelor of Science in Church Ministries (B.S.)

Clinical Orientations

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused
  • Client-Centered
  • Strength based and holistic approach
  • Gestalt

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