Mike Lawler, MFT-IT
As a cancer survivor and adoptive parent, I know firsthand how life's challenges shape us. These experiences inform my work as a therapist: bringing compassion, steadiness, and a deep belief that healing happens in relationships.
I take a systemic, identity-affirming approach to support couples, teens, families, and individuals. Relationship work sits at the heart of my practice. I draw on specialized training in the Gottman Method to help couples navigate challenges, rebuild trust, and deepen connection.
With teenagers, I create a space where young people feel safe, seen, and supported through the complexities of adolescence. Whether struggles stem from anxiety, depression, ADHD, school pressures, family dynamics, or social environments, I meet clients where they are.
I also support adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and ADHD by offering practical strategies and a compassionate space to address the unique ways these concerns show up across the lifespan. Additionally, I have a particular focus on men's issues, helping men navigate the unique pressures around identity, emotional expression, relationships, and life transitions.
My style is warm, collaborative, and active. I integrate self-awareness practices and meditation as tools for personal and relational growth, aiming to create a therapeutic space where people of all backgrounds feel valued and heard.
Before becoming a therapist, I built a career in the performing arts. That creative foundation continues to shape how I connect with others. Staying creatively active remains essential to me, and I hold a particular interest in supporting fellow artists and makers in therapy.
Whether you're looking to strengthen a relationship, process difficult experiences, or find support during a transitional season, I'm here to offer grounded, compassionate partnership on your journey.
Mike specializes in: Adolescent Mental Health, School-Related Concerns, Challenging Family Dynamics, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Men’s Mental Health, and Couples Therapy