Michael Villaescusa

My communication style

I aim for sessions where you can express yourself—your thoughts, feelings, hopes, and fears—while feeling safe, supported, and not judged. I present as calm, supportive, and grounded, ready to assist you with your struggles and challenges.

My journey to mental healthcare

I graduated from the University of California with a Master's Degree in Social Work with an emphasis on Mental Health. I was drawn to this field because I enjoy helping others move forward from past hurt, overcome challenges, and live their best life. I am thankful and respectful of the opportunity to provide an environment where this is possible.

My goals for you

From the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective, the goal is for my client by the end of therapy to have a deep understanding of the issue(s) that brought her/him into therapy, establish skills to confidently work through those or similar issues if they reemerge, and live her/his life as fully and confidently as possible.

Our first session

The first session is an opportunity for both of us to get to know each other and answer any questions you may have in regard to therapy. Very often, a client has held in their suffering for a long time before coming to therapy and may struggle to find her/his words or may quickly vent what she/he has held in.

I identify as...

• Male
• Asian