Dr. Michael Black

Compassionate psychologist offering tailored, practical therapy

CO Psychologist PSY.0001906 Colorado

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Michael

Dr. Michael Black brings 20 years of clinical experience to clients seeking help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, career and parenting challenges, and transitions in life.

Background and approach

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and care plans to reflect the unique circumstances and goals of the individual. His work also addresses intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, and decision points such as divorce, blended family adjustments, and forgiveness.

Drawing on a range of therapeutic methods, he blends practical, skills-based strategies with deeper work on attachment and emotional patterns to support clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and improved coping. Dr.

Black is licensed in Colorado as CO Psychologist PSY.0001906 and accepts international clients. He offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and works with clients who access therapy through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Dr. Black uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they influence present-day intimacy and communication, which can help with relationship and family difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client's goals shape the direction of sessions and self-understanding is supported.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods over time, combining skills training with deeper emotional exploration as needed to fit the client's needs and priorities.

Online therapy with Dr. Black is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during busy periods or life transitions and allow licensed professionals to work with clients across locations, including international clients who communicate in English.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Black address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, career and parenting challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, and related areas such as attachment concerns, codependency, and infidelity.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style combines respectful, client-centered listening with practical, skills-based techniques and emotionally focused exploration tailored to each person's needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience working with a broad range of life and relationship challenges.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is licensed in Colorado as CO Psychologist PSY.0001906 and provides services to clients in that jurisdiction while also accepting international clients.

Can I work with him if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English; international clients are accepted but services are provided in English.

What session formats are available online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoaching

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English